First, it’s important to understand how flea collars work. The majority of them discharge a toxic gas or secrete chemicals at the neck and head area which are absorbed through the skin. Some flea collars also prevent flea eggs and larvae from developing and contain what is called Insect Growth Regulator. Fleas like to congregate […]
Dog Health
Keeping our dogs healthy and happy is our primary concern in pet care. This section covers a broad spectrum of dog health issues, including nutrition, disease, handicaps and routine medical care.
Is Medical Marijuana OK for Pets
In Colorado, U.S., both medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal. Humans can make the choice whether to use marijuana or not, but pets cannot. Most of the time pets are exposed to marijuana accidentally. Often people add marijuana to baked goods or other foods and carelessly leave these items within a dog’s reach. Cats are […]
Treating Chemotherapy Side Effects
Dogs generally tolerate chemotherapy much better than humans. One of the reasons is that because of a dog’s size, the dosage is lower. However, some dogs do suffer side effects. Dr. Susan Ettinger, a veterinary oncologist at the Animal Specialty Center in New York and co-author with Dr. Demian Dressler of the Dog Cancer Survival […]
Managing Chemo Side Effects
Dogs generally tolerate chemotherapy much better than humans. One reason is because of their size, doses are lower. Dr. Susan Ettinger, veterinary oncologist at Animal Specialty Center in New York and co-author with Dr. Demian Dressler of the Dog Cancer Survival Guide, has some tips to help when your dog suffers from side effects of […]
How Do Dogs and Cats Sweat
Dogs don’t sweat as we do. They cool their bodies by panting. Oxygen enters the body through the open mouth, cooling their bodies. The evaporation of moisture on the tongue helps to reduce body temperature. Dogs can also reduce body temperature by dilating their facial and ear blood vessels. This allows the blood vessels to […]
A Dog’s View of the World
Dogs view the world around them differently than humans do. That’s because their eyesight is somewhat dissimilar from ours. A dog’s visual acuity, the ability to see details, is not as sharp as a human’s, about 4-8 times lower. While a human score of 20/20 on the Snellen eye chart is considered normal, a dog’s […]
Adding Herbs/Spices to Your Dog’s Diet
Herbs and spices are important additions to food. They give flavor to food as well as healing powers for ailments. With NSAIDs having so many serious side effects adding to a pet’s illness, it’s time we used herbs and spices to support and promote good health. Herbs and spices in daily use can improve the […]
Can Pets Have Allergies to Penicillin?
Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming, It still plays a very important role treating all types of bacterial infections. Unfortunately, some humans have had allergic reactions to penicillin, some severe, even life-threatening. Today, amoxycillin, which is a derivative of penicillin, is the antibiotic of choice as it is better tolerated. Amoxycillin […]