Lawn chemicals pose threat to your dog’s health
By Karen A. Soukiasian Each year, thousands of pets die of canine carcinomas and/or liver and kidney failure. It is usually chalked up to “cause unknown.” Granted certain breeds such as the Scottie are predisposed to bladder cancer or transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), but how many other dogs and cats are exposed to lawns treated… Read the rest »
Healthy dog: identify why your dog is limping
By Karen A. Soukiasian At some point in your dog’s life, they will limp. Our first reaction is to either brush it off, or panic! One or two explanations don’t require following up with your vet. However, there could be a serious reason for your dog’s condition. Watch for when your dog: ยท bobs their… Read the rest »
Protect your dog’s skin
By Nancy Cope Skin health issues among dogs are among the most common problems encountered by owners and, in many instances, the most complicated to treat. These canine skin disorders vary in severity, frequency and duration from acute issues requiring little to no care beyond proper hygiene to chronic problems requiring lifetime treatment involving topical,… Read the rest »
Healthy dog: How to determine if it’s allergies or hot spots
By Nancy Cope Many dogs suffer from allergies and hot spots each year. Owners often wonder how to tell if their dog is allergic to something. Dogs have skin reactions when allergic on top of watery itchy eyes. So if your dog is scratching too much they could just have an allergy or a hot… Read the rest »
Be prepared for any pet health emergency
By Nancy Cope The best way to help your dog in an emergency is to be prepared. Start planning what to do before anything ever happens and things are much more likely to turn out well for you and your dog. You can prepare in advance for an emergency by talking to your veterinarian. Find… Read the rest »
