This short-acting medication should stop working within 24 hours, although effects can be longer in pets with liver or kidney disease. This article is for you if you’re curious about the side effects of gabapentin in dogs if your dog just started taking it. Integrative veterinarian, Dr. Julie Buzby discusses how the body breaks down … Read more
The median survival time for dogs with splenic HSA that receive surgery and chemotherapy is approximately 4-6 months (compared to the 1-2 months with surgery alone). Many dogs are diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma of the spleen, also known as dog spleen cancer, each year. Because it is a cancer made up of blood vessel lining cells, … Read more
What is the prognosis? The prognosis for brain tumours in dogs is poor, with a median (average) survival time of around two months with supportive care alone. However, with treatment, the vast majority of dogs can be significantly helped. Canine brain tumors are a tragic condition that many dogs suffer from. The type and location … Read more
In one documented case, a woman died alone and her two dogs — a Chow and a Labrador — consumed pretty much her entire body within four weeks. Sometimes it happens pretty fast, though. I read one study where a young guy had died, and in about 45 minutes his German Shepherd had started chewing. … Read more
Usually, false pregnancy in dogs resolves in 2-3 weeks without any treatment. For dogs that are irritating their nipples by licking them, a T-shirt, cone, or inflatable collar may be needed. Avoid milking or touching your dog’s nipples and mammary glands, as this will encourage more milk production. Introduction: The fall marked the beginning of … Read more
5-7 days You can leave wet food in your dog’s bowl for up to four hours if the temperature is 50° F or higher. After that, you should throw it away. Cans that have been opened can be kept in the refrigerator for three days. How Long Will Wet Dog Food Stay Good Once It’s … Read more
Arthritis is a long-term condition that needs life-long management. Arthritis slowly worsens over time, but if well managed, most dogs can live happily for many years after diagnosis. We are all aware of the sad fact that dogs do not generally live as long as humans do. But there are lots of things we can … Read more
about three weeks After the whelping, bleeding may occasionally continue for weeks or months before it stops on its own. Oxytocin and antibiotics are of no assistance in these cases. Unless the bleeding is so severe that anaemia develops, affected bitches typically appear normal and show no symptoms of illness or weakness. What is the … Read more
between 2 and 4 weeks Dogs in heat need to be treated with care. Find out more about the symptoms of a dog going into heat and get ready for what’s to come so you can protect your furry friend. Knowing the signs of a dog in heat is crucial for both male and female … Read more
The law requires the dogs be held for a minimum five-day redemption period. Dogs that are not claimed by their owners during that time can be put up for adoption, transferred to another shelter or euthanized. Anyone who has ever left a pet at a local shelter will tell you that it is primarily a … Read more