We are all not immune to a changing economy. It can be stressful, expensive, and unnerving to think about! One of the great things about veterinary medicine is the creation of pet insurance. Similar, but not exactly like human insurance, pet insurance is a wonderful tool for today’s pet owner to help cover the increasing [...]
Grape, Raisin, and Currant Toxicity in Dogs For over 20 years, veterinarians have known that grapes, raisins, and currants are toxic to dogs. Although the reasoning behind the toxicity is still unknown, it is imperative to know that even one grape can lead to serious illness in our dogs. WHAT TYPES OF GRAPES ARE TOXIC? [...]
What is Chagas disease? Chagas disease comes from the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite. The parasite is spread by the Mexican “kissing bug” and other related insects. These insects will feed on the blood of their host. An infected insect will defecate during the blood feed. Inadvertent consumption of the feces or host (insect) will cause transmission [...]
Tracking your pet’s resting respiratory rate is a key component of monitoring their cardiac health. Here is some information and guidance that will help you play an important role in your pet’s veterinary care! WHAT IS RESTING RESPIRATORY RATE? A pet’s resting respiratory rate refers to the amount of breaths your pet takes in one [...]
“SUGAR-FREE” CAN MEAN A SEVERE XYLITOL TOXICITY FOR YOUR DOG WHAT IS XYLITOL? Marketed as a sugar substitute and used widely for people looking for low glycemic index foods. Xylitol can be found in gum, candies, breath mints, baked goods and pudding. But it's also commonly added to cough syrup, chewable or gummy vitamins and [...]
How do you entertain your dog after being placed on "exercise restriction" after a surgery or injury? Or maybe it's a cold and dreary day and you can't get outside? Will your dog climb the walls or destroy the house without their daily walk? This can be very difficult for most dogs. Even the most [...]
Grain free pet foods have consumed the pet food market over the past few years. Made with meat and legumes that would be favored by the most health conscious person. They are promoted as being both healthy and nutritious, and similar to the protein rich diets our dogs' ancestors may have eaten. But, during the [...]
Skunks live all over the place and if your dogs is curious, they may end up with a face full of stink. You don’t need to run out and buy every can of tomato juice anymore. There is another solution made from ingredients you may already have on hand. All you will need is hydrogen [...]
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