After last week’s epic snowstorm that traveled across the country, I thought it might be a good idea to give a few reminders on keeping your dog safe, happy, and healthy this winter.
Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe This Winter
Veterinarian Patty Khuly recently posted an article on VetStreet concerning the health of purebreds vs. that of mutts. What she came up with might surprise you.
From NewsNet 5’s On Your Side Investigation: The safety of products like K9 Advantix and Frontline is being questioned, as pet owners have reported spending thousands of dollars to treat their pets after applying the products.
Veterinarian David Koncal, vice president of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), believes spot-on products are safe.
“I’d be willing to bet that 99 percent of the adverse reactions that are reported, there is something else going on in that animal that created that demise. It’s just a coincidence the flea product was used on them,” Koncal said.
He points out that billions of pets are treated with the products, yet only 34,000 have experienced problems.
You can read the whole story here, and a follow-up here.
Talk to your vet before treating your dog with spot-on products, as even the experts can’t agree on whether or not they’re dangerous.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
As you might remember, we went through a scare with our Golden Retriever, Maggie, a few years ago when she developed thyroid cancer. The vet was able to remove her thyroid, and the tumor appeared not to have spread. However, now it is clear it did metastasize to her brain.
Thanks so much for all of your prayers for Maggie. She’s home now, on antibiotics and anti-seizure meds. So far, so good. The tests never did show anything terribly out of whack, but we go back next Thursday (the 21st) for a check-up. For now, she just seems a little mopey, but then she is 10 years old, so I guess it’s okay if she’s slowing down a little.
October is National Pet Safety & Wellness Month, so I thought you might be interested in this training guide from the Red Cross store:
Dog First Aid is a valuable resource for dog owners as well as dog handlers for therapy dogs, police K-9 units and search and rescue units.
Continue reading Dog First Aid Guide Available from the Red Cross
Poor Maggie. My beautiful 10-year old Golden Retriever just didn’t seem right on Tuesday, so we took her to the vet. She had a fever of 105.9 (which later topped out at 107F), and she had begun having seizures. We thought for sure she had brain cancer, but her bloodwork was normal, and a chest X-ray was clear.
Continue reading Maggie the Golden Retriever is Down but Not Out
Camping season is officially here! Have you ever thought about taking your dog with you? Here’s our top ten list of tips for making that camping trip successful and fun for both you and your dog.
Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Tips for Camping With Your Dog
The good folks at Mars Veterinary (who bring you Pedigree dog food and Greenies chews) are running a census specifically for mixed-breed dogs.
Continue reading Did you count your dog on your census form?
If you use Merrick Beef Filet Squares manufactured by Merrick Pet Care, you need to be aware that some of the treats are contaminated with salmonella according to the Food and Drug Administration. Although they have not currently heard of any illnesses linked to these treats, there is a possibility of humans getting sick if they handle the snacks.
The affected Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs have a “best buy” label of 111911. The agency recommends that consumers who are unable to determine the “best by” date discontinue use of the product.
Products suspected of being contaminated should be discarded in a secure trash can with a lid.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!