Merck Animal Health’s research scientists have thoroughly reviewed the safety data for Bravecto from more than 55 controlled clinical trials. Clinical research data and analysis of adverse events do not demonstrate a causal relationship between Bravecto and liver or kidney issues or cancer. With the rising popularity of Bravecto, a flea and tick preventative for … Read more
As mentioned, Brown Dog Ticks can spread disease to both dogs and humans at multiple stages of the life cycle, particularly Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Rickettsia rickettsii). This disease is dangerous to both humans and dogs and can even be fatal. Dogs are beloved by humans, but they can also carry a few unwanted passengers. … Read more
While cheese can be safe to feed to your dog, there are some things to remember. Cheese is high in fat, and feeding too much to your dog regularly can cause weight gain and lead to obesity. Even more problematic, it could lead to pancreatitis, a serious and potentially fatal illness in dogs. All dog … Read more
Yes, brother and sister dogs can have puppies. Inbreeding is a common practice among several professional breeders. It bares some benefits such as maintaining a certain breed with the same physical traits. Nevertheless, it’s usually discouraged due to factors such as hindered fertility in the future generation. Some dog owners interbreed their puppies from the … Read more
The issue of inbreeding within the canine species is one that is of great concern to breeders and pet owners alike. Inbreeding within the canine species can lead to a number of adverse health issues within the resulting offspring, making it important to understand the implications of such a practice. The question of whether a … Read more
The short answer is yes, animals like dogs and cats are also sensitive to the harmful effects of high elevation, which can include, in addition to what’s mentioned above, vomiting, headache, and, in extreme cases, a build-up of fluid in the lungs and brain, particularly if they will be active when they reach high … … Read more
Signs of a Toxic Reaction to Air Fresheners in Pets When you first use them, a pet might immediately withdraw from the area or cower. A pet might cough, sneeze, produce discharge from the eyes and/or nose, or suffer from vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or lack of appetite. Long term effects are also possible. Many people … Read more
Technically, any sized dog can get any other sized dog pregnant. Fertilization does not care about the size of the dogs involved. However, it is a bit more difficult for highly different-sized dogs to mate. You shouldn’t allow a big dog to mate with a small dog just because they can. When two dogs of … Read more
The present study confirms that human glucometer can be used to measure glucose in dogs with a good accuracy. If you’re a pet owner, you may be familiar with the challenges of managing your pet’s health. This can be especially true if your pet has a health condition that requires regular monitoring, such as diabetes. … Read more
Once enabled on your device, all you have to do is ask Alexa to “Start Relax My Dog” and she will play relaxing and soothing music that’s specifically designed to calm down your anxious pup (actually, it helps with relaxing people, too). We’re all aware that Alexa, an electronic assistant from Amazon, is excellent for … Read more