For centuries, various cultures around the world have used mushrooms for medicinal purposes. Medicinal mushrooms are becoming more commonly available in the natural products marketplace as the evidence of their value to the immune system and to address various diseases, including cancer, become better understood.
Fleas are the most clinically-important ectoparasite of dogs worldwide and their pervasiveness varies depending on the dog’s health status, nutrition, environment, and preventatives used. In a study performed in the United Kingdom, 14.4% of dogs were considered flea infested and about 11 percent of these fleas were infected with potentially pathogenic bacteria.
Chocolate toxicities are one of the most common toxicities seen in dogs. The two ingredients in chocolate that pose a problem for dogs are caffeine and theobromine.
Milk thistle (silybum marianum) is a flower, specifically a member of the aster family. Its seeds and roots have been used for an assortment of medical purposes for thousands of years...
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A choking episode can be very scary for the dog guardian and the dog. Knowing what to watch for and what to do if your dog is choking can be life-saving.
Too many of us, the thought of kids and dogs conjures up images of children and puppies being raised together in perfect harmony.
As an ER vet of over 20 years, I have seen many serious injuries and illnesses in dogs that could have been prevented. In this blog, we will discuss some of the most common dog emergencies that I have treated over the past 20 years and how you can avoid them.
It’s just so upsetting… One minute these dogs are out enjoying their evening walk and the next minute they are in the ER with horrific bite wounds. I’ve seen so many toy breed dogs lose their lives this way.
This may be one of the most complained about behaviors concerning our dogs. Always consider the why, acknowledge the cause, and change the pup's state through commands, movement, and/or sound.