If you and your dog spend a lot of time outdoors you know that keeping away pesky mosquitoes (and bugs in general) can be very frustrating. And, to complicate matters further, there are often harmful chemicals in most repellent products. Read More …
Zinc is an important mineral and dogs also need it to be healthy. With that being said, too much can actually be harmful. Are you wondering if it makes sense to supplement? Here’s the deal: Under normal circumstances, keeping zinc Read More …
Giving a dog Oxycodone is fraught with risks. Seriously! Providing your pet with this powerful opioid is not something to take lightly. Are you trying to treat your dog’s pain problems? Careful! This narcotic is dangerous. Oxycodone should be a last Read More …
Codeine is a popular opiate pain medication. Perhaps you are considering it for your dog’s pain or persistent cough? Here’s the deal: This analgesic drug is not recommended for dogs without professional guidance. Make no mistake: Codeine can be harmful. Read More …
When it comes to vitamin D, dogs and humans obtain sufficient amounts in quite different ways. The fact is that people naturally produce it in their skin, but canines do not. Many dogs are indeed lacking in vitamin D3. On Read More …
Worried about feeding your dog Nightshade foods? Canines prone to inflammation could be affected. Otherwise, Nightshades are healthy for hounds!
Activated charcoal can be an extremely useful tool for when your dog becomes poisoned. But can this potentially life-saving treatment be administered at home, or should it be left to the professionals? Here’s the deal: When time is critical, activated Read More …
Dogs often get skin-related allergies (especially when they spend lots of time outside). You want to know if Calamine lotion is safe. Here’s the deal: The main active ingredient is zinc oxide and, for that reason, we don’t recommend Calamine lotion Read More …
Are you wondering if onions are really that dangerous for dogs? It’s good that you’re checking first. Here’s the deal: It is 100% true. This particular vegetable is easily poisonous. You should consider onions to be toxic for your dog. Read More …