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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
