I received this link from friend-of-the-blogger Pam regarding pyrethroid-based flea and tick treatments, which are apparently quite dangerous, even though they are FDA approved for use on your pet. Check your labels!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
If you read my earlier post on dogs from hell, you know that my dogs have eaten everything in my house. Similar to the dog in Marley and Me, many dogs eat things they really shouldn’t. From Veterinary Pet Insurance (as reported by MSNBC), here are the top ten things surgically removed from dogs:
Continue reading Tuesday’s Top Ten: Things Dogs Have Surgically Removed
After reading yesterday’s post regarding pet insurance, what do you think? Would you buy it for your dog?
With special thanks to Dr. Nancy Kay, DVM, author of Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life.
Now that so much advanced technology is available to diagnose and treat your dog, costs for vet care have risen dramatically. Although veterinary health insurance has been around for a good long time, it is only recently gaining popularity with consumers.
Dateline: Hailsham, England…..Does this seem like a bit of a light sentence to anyone besides me? An unlicensed breeder had 26 Rottweilers and Boxers in absolutely nightmarish conditions and only got sentenced to a ban on owning dogs for 3 years?
In doing my research for blogs this week, I came across three different news stories of dogs falling through the ice into lakes or rivers. Not only does this endanger the dog, it puts rescuers at risk as well.
Just a reminder: if you take your dog out walking near frozen bodies of water this winter, make sure he is properly restrained. Unfortunately, he can’t read the signs that say “Keep off – Thin Ice.” Take the responsibility to keep your dog safe, even though he’d much rather be chasing wildlife!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Do you live in Atlanta or Colorado Springs? Both cities have people who were worried about pets during these rough economic times and decided to actually do something about it.
Vets are busy people, and may not have the time to spend observing your dog for information about his health. You can help your vet see these important clues by spending some time observing your dog at home.
Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Tips to Prepare for a Vet Visit
I have recently begun the process of switching my dogs to homemade food after reading some of the ingredient labels on commercial dog food. (See the first part of our series on canine nutrition here.)
My friends are getting a kick out of this because my kids live on pizza and fast food, but I’m worried about what the dogs eat!
So, what do you readers think about homemade dog food?
Continue reading Saturday Survey: Would You Make Your Own Dog Food
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the following are the most common signs of cancer in a dog. Although any one of these alone may not mean that cancer is present, taken together, they can indicate a pretty convincing diagnosis.
If you’d like more information on canine cancer, check out the series beginning this week in the dog den article library.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
