The chocolate we eat comes from the roasted seeds of the Cacao tree – Theobroma Cacao. The seeds contain theobromine and caffeine which belong to a group of drugs known as methylxanines. Just as we humans do, dogs like sweets too. Although chocolate can be beneficial for us, it is toxic to dogs as well […]
Brain tumors usually occur in older animals. They are more common in dogs than in cats. These tumors often metastasize from other cancers in the body. The most common brain tumor is called meningioma. It is slow-growing and gets its name from the meninnges, a membrane which covers the brain and spinal cord. Other types […]
Discontinuing the use of prednisone suddenly can cause serious side effects in your pet. Weaning should be a gradual process. Prednisone is a corticosteroid administered in the treatment of a number of conditions including allergies, adrenal gland deficiencies, joint diseases, as an immune system suppressor and more. The use of prednosone has many beneficial effects, […]
