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 …
Most dogs love to lap up delicious gravy, but should this be allowed? To share or not to share, that is the question! Whether your dog should get to partake depends on what’s actually in the gravy and how much Read More …
Giving a dog Oxycodone is fraught with risks. Seriously! Providing a 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 …
Are you thinking of feeding your dog some trout? Straight to the point: This type of fish can kill your canine. The fact is raw or under-cooked trout may expose your dog to Salmon Poisoning Disease (SPD) which, left untreated, Read More …
Are you wondering if Klonopin (clonazepam) is safe for dogs? First thing’s first: This prescription drug must be used with great caution considering that it’s a benzodiazepine much like Valium and Xanax. While some dogs greatly benefit from taking Klonopin, 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 thinking of giving your dog Xanax as a way to calm them down? While some vets do prescribe this drug (generic name Alprazolam) to dogs for anxiety and insomnia, it is a practice that is questionable. We cannot, Read More …
Read this before using Valerian Root on your dog! This herbal remedy may calm your canine, but it could also have an opposite effect. Learn more!
Nuts are nutritious, but don’t let that fool you! Despite what seems like a perfect bite-sized reward, they can be problematic for dogs in some concerning ways including: Organ inflammation Stomachaches Vomiting Diarrhea And of course, choking is also possible. Read More …