Most dogs recover well and adapt well with up to 60% removal of their tongue. A dog’s tongue is an essential part of their anatomy, playing a key role in its day-to-day functioning. In addition to helping it eat and drink, a dog’s tongue helps them communicate with one another, cool down, and even clean … Read more
The barks of the dog are pretty much low frequency, so they can travel easily through the walls. The larger the dog, the lower the frequencies. However, the dog-whistles generate ultrasounds, which are very unlikely to travel through the same walls. In theory, dogs are great. They are devoted, loyal friends who will sit by … Read more
You probably wonder if it could hurt him to be barking that much. The short answer is yes – it can cause a sore throat and damage the dog’s vocal cords. In addition, the intense stress associated with prolonged barking can lead to a variety of behavioral issues. When you think of vocal cords, you … Read more
Parvovirus, or parvo, is a highly contagious viral infection that affects dogs and cats. It is one of the most common illnesses seen in young puppies and can be life-threatening if not caught and treated quickly. Vaccines are available to help protect against the virus, but this raises the question: can a dog still get … Read more
Some cats and dogs may experience seizures, tremors, and loss of coordination after using four flea and tick products. Officials from the Food and Drug Administration have received thousands of reports of adverse events linked to three products containing isoxazoline class drugs: Bravecto, Nexgard, and Simparica. This year, the organization approved Credelio, a fourth product … Read more
A dog with a spinal injury will often have trouble moving around normally. If your dog has a spinal injury, it may stagger drunkenly instead of walking with its normal ease. You may also notice a tendency for your dog to drag or shuffle its rear legs. Dogs are often called man’s best friend, and … Read more
Hello, my 6-month-old Chi (huahua) only has one testicle. What age would be ideal to wait to see if it will come down after I have him done? Hello Pam, and thanks for asking what age is ideal for castrating a dog with a retained testicle. I’ll begin by providing a brief overview of the … Read more
Can dogs and cats mate? No, cats and dogs are too different to mate and produce offspring. Even though different species sometimes can produce hybrids (like lions and tigers) they have to be very closely related and it just isn’t possible in the case of cats and dogs. We get this question a lot here … Read more
Toxicity can occur if a dog is given an excessive dose of the medication (10 to 20 times the recommended dose). Additionally, certain dogs are genetically hypersensitive to the medication. In these dogs, ivermectin can pass directly to the brain and be toxic or even lethal. Every pet owner has one main priority when it … Read more
Meloxicam is an nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain and inflammation in both humans and dogs. It is safe to give to dogs in the prescribed amount, but care should be taken to avoid overdose. Meloxicam overdose can cause stomach ulcers and kidney failure. It can be a pet parent’s worst nightmare when their … Read more