According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ top 10 list of poisons in 2009, the number one item that poisoned animals was human medications. Last year the ASPCA managed 45,816 calls involving prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Just as important as it is to keep medications locked up away from your […]
Glucosamine/Chondroitin is widely becoming the supplement of choice as an aid to easing joint problems, particularly arthritis, in dogs. Dr. T.J. Dunn, writing for PetMD, says that although glucosamine/chondroitin won’t change abnormalities in bone structure, it does decrease inflammation and improves the body’s ability to repair and strengthen tissues. Now for Quanah’s story. I acquired […]
My 180 pound Alaskan Malamute was taken to Three Trails Animal Hospital on December 10, 2012, where Dr. Rhodes’ opinion was that Grizz had lymphoma. I left with a prescription for prednisone, and no hope. In the early morning hours of December 21, Grizz could no longer walk, so in a few hours myself, roommate, […]
