Just a couple of days ago, we talked about some common poisons for dogs – including chocolate. A tasty treat for people but a problem and a half for pooches, this stuff is marvelous and deadly. Most pet owners know that chocolate is poisonous for dogs, but many pet owners don’t know why. We thought …
Rodenticides have begun to include what is being called a “new toxin of choice” called bromethalin. This poisons the central nervous system of the rodent and essentially causes swelling of the brain, also known as cerebral edema. The trouble for pet owners is that there’s really no way of knowing if your dog or cat …
There’s a list of dog poisons that every dog owner should make themselves aware of and hopefully this article will help identify the most common ones. The possibility of your dog ingesting something poisonous is higher than you may think. In fact, last year there were over 100,000 reported cases of pet poisoning in the …
One of the more distressing eye problems that affects dogs is also one of the most common. Eye injuries occur with astonishing consistency, with types of injuries ranging from lacerations to blunt trauma. Foreign body injuries, like thorn lacerations, can also occur. Some dogs are even shot in the eye with pellet guns or other …
A heatstroke is an emergency and all dog owners should familiarize themselves with the symptoms of what to do. While hyperthermia and overheating can effect all dogs, some are at an even higher risk including older dogs, puppies, over weight and dogs with flat, pushed in faces or otherwise known as brachecephalic dogs. These breeds …
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