Cottonmouth venom is deadly to small creatures, but its not immediately fatal for most dogs. However, more serious symptoms start to develop in the half hour or so following the bites. Dizziness, tremors, bodily weakness and nausea are all symptoms …
Are antibiotics actually indicated if there is concern over potential bacterial translocation? Dysbiosis, immunosuppression or damage to the gastrointestinal epithelium may contribute to the translocation of viable bacteria from the lumen of the gut to extra-intestinal sites (Brenchley and Douek, …
Help! My Dog Ate Silica Gel Silica gel most frequently appears in tiny packets — about 1″x1″ or slightly larger. Silica is a desiccant — it absorbs moisture to keep items from deteriorating. You’ll usually find the little crystal packages …
Why Do Puppies Eat Everything? Puppies pick up objects and explore the world with their mouths. Chewing, mouthing, and sometimes swallowing stuff is their way of finding out whats edible and (ideally) whats not. Although this behavior stems from a …
Worried about a dog being kept outside? Where there are concerns about a dogs living conditions, our animal rescuers aim to work with the person responsible for the dog to make improvements. As all situations are different, our responses will …
5 Tricks You’ll Want to Show Off Are you looking for inspiration on new tricks to teach your dog? If the answer is yes, then this is the e-book for you! Continue to increase the distance between the treat and …
We love our pets. They are sweet, funny, cute, beautiful, and snuggly. They are proven to be both physically and emotionally therapeutic. They are even good for our social lives. And perhaps it’s selfish, but humans do love to be …
Why you shouldn’t let a stranger pet your dog It’s easy to think this could be a fun, happy interaction for everyone involved (including your dog), but put yourself in your pup’s shoes. “Let me ask you this: would you …
The dangers of processed dog food: why processed dog food is bad for your dog’s health and what you can do about it. Processed dog food is any type of food that has been chemically altered or contains preservatives and …
How Long Can a Dog Live with Arthritis? Arthritis can affect both young and senior dogs. A dog whose arthritis is well-managed can live a long and healthy life. The length of time a dog can live with arthritis is …