Dogs and cats can have the same or similar allergies as humans. They can be allergic to insect bites (I have one of those), molds, dust, pollen, food and so on. It isn’t only the flu we share – just as we can be allergic to pets, they can develop allergies to us. We humans […]
There are a number of dog breeds that have had adverse reactions to ivermectin, loperamide (immodium) and other drugs. Researchers at the Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory at Washington State University have discovered the gene which causes multi-drug sensitivity in dogs. The multi-drug resistance drug, MDR1 has mutated in some dogs. The result is an inability […]
What are some health issues that German Shepherds are prone to? German Shepherds can have health issues. It’s a good idea where possible to check the health history of the dog’s lineage. While it may not always insure that your dog won’t have problems, it certainly lets you know what you may expect. For example, […]
