Just when you thought that it is only chicken jerky treats made in China to worry about, here’s another problem China-made dog treat. Sweet potato treats from China are causing health problems in dogs too, according to the Veterinary Information Network (V|N). Dr. Eric Barchas, a veterinarian, says “no jerky, regardless of where it comes […]
Tossing a stick for your dog to fetch seems a harmless enough game. It’s probably been in practice since dogs and humans first bonded. But is using sticks for play or training such a good idea? Your veterinarian can tell you how many injuries s/he has treated when dogs play with sticks. Dogs naturally use […]
Today many pet owners have opted to feed their pets raw or homecooked diets. There won’t be the recalls that are so common with manufactured pet food, but if not handled properly can raise the risk of salmonella. All food whether raw, cooked or ready-made should be handled carefully . In the wild pets often […]
