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Holidays can be Dangerous for Pets. Be Aware of These Precautions.

Holidays can be Dangerous for Pets. Be Aware of These Precautions.

by admin | Nov 12, 2019 | Cats, Diet, Dogs, Food, Pet Emergencies, Pet Health, Prevention, Seasonal Dangers, Wellness Care

Although you may be able to handle extra food and rich desserts with only a few pounds to show, your pet can’t. Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines) are common holiday maladies we see in...
Recent outbreak of multi-drug resistant Salmonella across 33 states—linked to pig ear dog treats.

Recent outbreak of multi-drug resistant Salmonella across 33 states—linked to pig ear dog treats.

by admin | Oct 29, 2019 | Dentistry, Diet, Dogs, Food, General, Pet Health, Prevention, Wellness Care

As of September 5, the Centers for Disease Control reports 143 people infected from 35 states, with 33 people hospitalized.   We’ve never been fans of pig ear treats for dogs due their high fat content, coating agents, and the high incidence of stomach upset they...
Diabetes in Dogs and Cats – What you should know

Diabetes in Dogs and Cats – What you should know

by admin | Sep 23, 2019 | Cats, Dogs, Exercise, General, Pet Health, Prevention, Wellness Care

Diabetes mellitis is common in middle-aged to older cats (especially overweight cats) and middle-aged dogs. The disease occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, which then causes blood sugar to rise. We diagnose diabetes when we see a combination of...
Xylitol Poisoning

Xylitol Poisoning

by admin | Aug 26, 2019 | Diet, Dogs, Food, Pet Emergencies, Pet Health, Poisoning, Prevention, Wellness Care

Xylitol: Just as Dangerous in Dogs as Chocolate, Yet Less Known   Xylitol is used in a variety of food and non-food products including sugar-free gum, candy, peanut and nut butters, baked goods, baking mix, jelly, condiments, syrup, flavored drinks, drink...
Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs

Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs

by admin | Aug 9, 2019 | Accidents, Diet, Dogs, Food, Pet Emergencies, Pet Health, Poisoning

Why is chocolate bad for dogs? Chocolate contains substances known as methylxanthines, specifically caffeine and theobromine, both of which are toxic to dogs. Dogs metabolize theobromine much slower than humans, so depending on your dog’s weight, even small amounts of...
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