Just a reminder to keep your dogs away from sugar free gum containing xylitol. We had two patients in today that saw the need to down an entire package of Orbit gum. Apparently a bonding moment :-) We stabilized them and sent them to a 24-hr specialty hospital.

I just created a new page that is all about dogs. Free doghouse building plans, free vet advice, free dog food recipes, pictures, funny dog videos, pet care resources like the ASPCA, free dog training tips from an expert, and lots of stuff like that. This is not a spam "Buy this, Buy that" kinda...

Just letting you know about an excellent book on the animal protection theme…Bad Hare Days by John Fitzgerald (Olympia Publishers). It’s the memoir of a lifelong animal protection campaigner and it’s a real page- turner, a most compelling and inspirational read. Because the author hasn’t the...

As a pet owner, one of my worst fears is having my dog or cat hit by a car. In the Vet world, we call this HBC. SIGNS You may see it, and then its obvious. Often though cats and dogs are HBC's and the only external signs are a few scrapes. They may be limping, or have difficulty...

I have a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Oliver, aka Buddy aka Butthead. He's a total butthead when it comes to toenail cutting. I have been taking him to the vet, and paying $20. They have to muzzle him, and I tell them he's a biter, and they seem to get it done, although at times they look like...

Last night I made homemade dog biscuits and my dog loved them! Here is the recipe: From the Peninsula Humane Society, San Mateo, Ca 1/2 cup cornmeal 6 tbsp Oil 2 cups whole wheat flour 2/3 cup water or broth

I've been feeding raw beef hearts as well as marrow bones and other raw bones to Muttley for a while. He really enjoys them and I think it is healthy and natural. But a friend says that I should cook them to eliminate the possibility of him getting worms. However, she also gives her dog cooked...

An article about preparing for pet emergencies and caring for pets after an accident or other emergency.

Feeding a high quality dog or cat food will add years to your pet's life and reduce the chances of developing many common health problems. This article will help you identify and choose the best diet for your furry companion. How do you know what dog/cat food is right? For many the choice is...

Raw food for pets? Despite warnings by veterinarians, growing numbers of dog and cat owners are serving uncooked, homemade fare By Christie Keith, Special to SF Gate Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Tater loves the raw, grass-fed, sustainably raised meat a... A cat owned by SF Raw member Michelle Rossi...

Massachusetts Senate Bill #784, An Act Relative to Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/senate/186/st00/st00784.htm, has been introduced by Senator Panagiotakos and will include language into the rabies law allowing medical exemptions for dogs and cats for whom a...

With the recent warm weather, the ticks have started already. We found one unattached on Sassy yesterday morning after a walk and I pulled an attached one off DH this morning. In recent years, I haven't treated the dogs with either flea or tick treatments. Because they are so naked, we are...

I have a 6 year old Golden Retriver and she always barks whenever someone knocks on the door. Any ideas on how to make her stop?

This morning while petting Lady I found a tick. God I hate the things. I immediately removed it and made sure I had all of it. I checked her all over can't find any more and I'll keep checking to be sure I didn't miss anything. I checked everyone over really good and can't find any on the...

Dr. W. Jean Dodds says, "Never vaccinate a pregnant dog." In an August 1, 2008 article in DVM360 entitled Vaccination: An Overview, Vaccination: An overview (Proceedings) - Veterinary Healthcare Dr. Melissa Kennedy states regarding modified live virus vaccines and pregnant dogs: Because the...

Hi all Just taken in a lurcher for rehab....at best guess she's greyhound x deerhound (possibly wolfhound? whatever the other half is its tall and furry!) OK, so her tail is the least of her problems...standing 27" and weighing around 16 kg is her main problem! But, whilst I can work slowly...

I have an 11 week old GSP and my daughter will shortly be getting an 11 month old GSP. We are looking into spaying (it has been quite awhile since I needed to have a pet spayed). I will be waiting until mine is 6 months but she will be getting hers done in about a month. Nowadays they give you...

We find that Bella's nose gets sunburned easily when she's outside near water (or in water) and we can't always keep her in the shade. Any suggestions on how to prevent sunburn? Can we use Zinc?

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PERMISSION GRANTED TO CROSS-POST THIS MESSAGE. In response to questions about Lyme disease in dogs and the Lyme vaccine, I would like to share the advice that Dr. Ronald Schultz, Chair of Pathobiological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine gave me for my 2 dogs,...