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It’s hard to believe, but your dog can actually drink too much water. Water intoxication, while rare, can cause hyponatremia, a condition which can be life-threatening due to low sodium levels. Playing in the water for long periods, drinking from hoses and sprinklers too long can be hazardous to your dog. When too much water […]
Care of a Terminally Ill Pet
Because we know our pets so well, there are times when we suspect something is not quite right with them. Most pets are very good at hiding illness as in the wild, any show of weakness can make them vulnerable to predators. A visit to the vet may bring us devastating news – our pet […]
Excessive Drooling in Horses
You know what cats say: “Dogs drool and cats rule.” Drooling is far from the prettiest sight, but most of the time, in dogs, particularly certain breeds, it’s perfectly normal. However excessive hypersalivation (drooling) in horses can be a symptom of a serious condition. Horses have 3 pairs of salivary glands – parotid, sublingual and […]