Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency(EPI)is a condition affecting both dogs and cats although it is less common in cats. With EPI, the pancreas produces little or none of the enzymes necessary to help digestion. These enzymes include amylase which breaks down starches, lipase which breaks down fats and trypsin and chymotripsine which breaks down proteins. The enzymes […]
The name Foxtail is descriptive of several species of grasses which resemble a fox’s tail. While the foxtail plant itself appears innocuous, it can cause serious injury to cats and dogs and can even be life-threatening. The danger is in the awns of the plant. Awns are small parts that are barbed and attach themselves […]
Many of us treat our dogs as part of the family. In order to keep our dogs comfortable and happy we need to make sure they are entrusted with the right dog sitter. Dog sitters are professionals who will take care of your dog and keep them company when you are away. A dog sitter […]
