We don’t think of dogs as blood donors, but the demand is there. Surgeries, traumatic injuries, pancreatitis, rat poison ingestion are some medical conditions where a blood transfusion may be necessary. Allison Dietz, a licensed veterinary technician, runs a pet blood bank in Seattle, Washington. According to Ms. Dietz, one donation could potentially save 4 […]
To explain, the kidneys are located in the lower back and work constantly as a waste filtration system. The end result is urine which is transported to the bladder through 2 tubes called ureters, one for the left kidney and one for the right kidney. Urine is stored in the bladder until it is eliminated […]
There are signs to look for that tell you that your dog is growing older. Your dog’s muzzle begins to gray. They don’t see as well or respond to your call. They are not as active. They may have difficulty negotiating stairs or jumping into the car. Sad reminders our fur pals are aging. But […]
