Being left alone for too long can cause a dog a great deal of stress and can trigger a seizure. On the flip side, a prolonged period of activity and excitement can also trigger a seizure. It is an unfortunate but true reality that dogs can have seizures, and it is important to be aware … Read more
Dog TPLO surgery can save your pet’s life, but it isn’t without risks. Although your dog isn’t likely to suffer the same exact injury twice while in recovery, your dog can engage in rough play or land the wrong way after jumping and hurt the post operative leg. When it comes to canine injury, orthopedic … Read more
Although invisible fences protect dogs by preventing them from leaving the yard, they do not prevent hazards from entering the yard. Stray dogs and wild animals can still access the yard and interact aggressively with pet dogs. Of course, the best way to keep a dog in a fence is with an invisible fence. However, … Read more
Dogs and cats with diabetes usually require lifelong treatment with special diets, a good fitness regimen and, particularly in dogs, daily insulin injections. The key to managing diabetic pets is to keep your pet’s blood sugar near normal levels and avoid too-high or too-low levels that can be life-threatening. As a pet owner, it can … Read more
It’s certainly possible for dogs to overdose on carprofen, and the outcome can be serious. Doses of 10 milligrams per pound or more tend to first cause severe vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Left untreated, carprofen toxicity can lead to weakness, tremors, seizures, GI perforation, and kidney failure. Dogs, among other animals, are frequently treated … Read more
The question of whether a dog can pass a plastic bottle cap is a complicated one that has raised much debate. Dog owners have long been asking whether their furry friends can pass a bottle cap, and many have raised the question in an effort to find out if their canine companions can pass a … Read more
Hip dysplasia should not shorten your dog’s life at all. As long as it receives treatment and is well taken care of at home, any dog with the condition should go on to lead a full and active life. Problems only occur if the dog eats too much or discomfort prevents them from exercising enough … Read more
Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling. Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to. Many of the pets that some pet guardians look after are of different species, … Read more
If you weren’t aware, dogs can get hernias just like people can, and just like people, dogs can be treated for their hernias and live normal lives with them! Just like people, these hernias can happen in many different areas of the body, too. An organ or piece of tissue protruding through a muscle or … Read more
Unfortunately parvovirus infection can be fatal, despite all intervention. When they do recover, most dogs are able to go back to a completely normal life. After discharge from the hospital they may continue to shed the virus for 3-4 weeks. Dogs can contract the highly contagious canine parvovirus by sniffing, touching, or licking infected feces. … Read more