Teething can be a trying time for puppy owners. Pain caused by teething often leads our four-legged babies to chew on things they shouldnt – including favorite shoes or accessible toes. Today, our O’Fallon vets share advice on how to help relieve your puppys teething pain and survive this difficult stage. Hey there, fellow puppy … Read more
Is cedarwood oil safe for dogs? The best answer is—it depends. Using cedarwood oil for dogs may potentially help reduce the presence of fleas and other pesky insects. It may also help anxious pets relax and rest easier. However, there is limited research on using essential oils for pets, which means its important to do … Read more
In a viral video on TikTok, a Shiba Inu perks up hearing his owner’s voice on the radio for the first time. Despite the owner not being there, it begs the question if dogs can recognize voices—or actually understand that it’s you when you ask to talk to your dog on the phone. Have you … Read more
Does your furry friend snap at the air for seemingly no reason? This behavior can be concerning and confusing for pet owners. Whether your dog air snaps at other dogs, during play, or randomly throughout the day, I’m here to help you understand why this happens and how to address it effectively. Air snapping is … Read more
If you’re talking about your standard ‘chip shop’ portion of salt and vinegar soaked chips, then the answer is no! A steaming plate of chips is definitely a treat for humans, so as you’d probably guess, they’re not beneficial to dogs. For this blog post, ‘chips’ refers to chipped potatoes/fries/any hot potato side that you’d … Read more
If you’re a dog owner like me, you’ve probably wondered whether you can share some of your human food with your furry friend. One common question that comes up is: can dogs eat scrambled eggs and rice? The short answer is yes, dogs can absolutely enjoy this simple and nutritious meal. But there’s more to … Read more
Have you ever caught your furry friend sniffing around your citrus trees and wondered if those pretty lemon flowers could make them sick? As a dedicated dog mom with two curious pups who think my garden is their personal buffet, I’ve spent countless hours researching which plants are safe and which could send us rushing … Read more
Pancreatitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a small fleshy organ between the stomach and the small intestine. The pancreas has many functions related to digestion and the regulation of blood sugar levels. Dogs with severe, sudden-onset pancreatitis are often very ill and show signs of vomiting, lethargy, loss … Read more
Tularemia (also known as Rabbit Fever) is a bacterial disease that is typically mild in healthy dogs but can be deadly for pets that are immune-compromised. Today our Mooresville vets share a few facts about tularemia and how your dog could contract this relatively rare disease. As a dog owner, I’ve had my fair share … Read more
While I was getting ready this morning, my dog managed to snag my silicone wedding ring and swallowed it before I could intervene. Im feeling pretty anxious about whether it might cause him any harm or if itll pass through his system naturally. Should I be taking immediate action, or is this something that usually … Read more