News from Dr. Damian Dressler and his blog, “Dog Cancer News”. Here’s why, in the fight to avoid or treat cancer in dogs, it’s important to keep them slim, as Dr. Dressler explains. Fat cells secrete something called adiponectin which offers cancer protection. When fat is burned, adiponectin is released in small amounts in dogs […]
Alkaline batteries are toxic to dogs. When the alkaline material comes in contact with living tissue, necrosis (death of animal or plant tissue) can occur, allowing deep penetration into the area. Dogs like to chew and the hard coating of batteries is no deterrent. Their strong jaws and teeth can puncture a battery, allowing the […]
Coughing is more common in dogs than in cats but can occur in either. Our pets do cough every once in a while, especially those that spend a lot of time outdoors, possibly inhaling foreign materials. Coughing will help to dislodge whatever is caught in the airways. Coughing often and/or uncontrollably is a cause for […]
