By Deb Haines How does fire smoke affect animals? The flames and subsequent smoke can cause eye irritation as well as watering. These animals are also likely to develop excessive nasal discharge. The association also stated that animals can develop inflamed throats as well as burning mouths as a result of the wildfires. As irritatingContinue reading “Wildfire Smoke: Protecting Livestock and Pets”
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Gastric Ulcers: FAQ
Dr Bob Rogers, Dr Benjamin Sykes, Dr Karie Vander Werf Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome and the Endurance Horses By Bob Rogers DVM Main points 1. Ulcers are common in endurance horses. (87%) 2. The only way to diagnose ulcers is by gastroscopy. 3. There are three types of ulcers in adult horses depending on theContinue reading “Gastric Ulcers: FAQ”
Humping or Mounting: Dogs
By Deb Haines Why Do Dogs Hump? Humping, or mounting, is a sexual position for dogs, but veterinarians who specialize in canine behavior say it often is done for other reasons as well. David S. Spiegel, VMD, who has a behavioral veterinary practice near Swarthmore, Pa., says in unneutered and unspayed dogs under a yearContinue reading “Humping or Mounting: Dogs”
Littermate Syndrome: What You Need To Know
By Deb Haines What is littermate syndrome? The condition develops when two young dogs end up bonding too tightly with each other. It may sound ideal when dogs are such close friends, but major issues can arise down the road. The problem is that their relationship with each other can stop them from creating properContinue reading “Littermate Syndrome: What You Need To Know”
Informational Posts
Informational Posts from Exotic Vet Dr. David Jeffery By Deb Haines This file will be ongoing as Dr. Jeffery adds more educational posts to the Exotic Vet Corner HamstersBasic hamster care https://www.facebook.com/groups/148371367098260/posts/245783600690369/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXh5G96hfzAzxNL4qA1fGr7sdOtlhKVZX_h46ZZWI0HF6Zx9PS1yAqZcZJkunXP0SiMQ_Itf90u-8kUVFpo2TMftLdDanM6VYbZf1X7b2ozvzgWJaeuGBm-o4bF_I_MWPELqtkjDUcuGlrcoE3LdXeg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R RabbitsRabbits on poor diethttps://www.facebook.com/groups/148371367098260/posts/197586632176733/?__cft__[0]=AZWH6cHZlT2zSgYmQVT_6fcGVIkjMvredMG05pXOIhkxvO1KvXho35ejDhpsm_7OZBYLKhMoiChrSEiFtkWIeiLoXK7frlz-iOuGJCoS-bMdVr6N_ano4Xcw9YKO-iqRwlMZgI2t-4aqGpsK2sbga4OA&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R ParrotsParrot results of poor diet https://www.facebook.com/groups/148371367098260/posts/209154944353235/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVbPi7TE4IHaUVa5fGnMel6DZbLJvZ81BoyvFo2sb9UmR5PkOUEHdYqVNQhZ6bvLmovwtMzVTYsT2ihmezyYvZbjZ6ab_kSW9prFi7KeUL5hQzB29vUvsLthOgb0nCC5zUkcRuOWZSVCAFCafSMfsB0&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R
Hibernation or Death? Hamsters
By Deb Haines New hamster owners are sometimes shocked to discover their previously healthy hamster suddenly not moving or sleeping excessively. Although this abrupt change in behavior may look scary, there’s a good chance that your hamster is experiencing torpor, a condition similar to hibernation. This can occur if your hamster is kept in coldContinue reading “Hibernation or Death? Hamsters”
Electronic Collars (Shock Collars)
By Deb Haines Here in Animal Sense: Basic Training And Behavior, We do not recommend the use of the Electronic Collar to members. Please Do NOT suggest this tool. What is an electronic collar used for? A shock collar for dogs, also known as electric collars, e-collars, or remote dog training collars, is a deviceContinue reading “Electronic Collars (Shock Collars)”
Frostbite in Chickens
By Deb Haines Well-designed and maintained coops should prevent frostbite in chicken flocks, but with extremely low temperatures (single digits and below), frostbite has can become a problem. Frostbite is more likely to occur during the nighttime hours in a cold, poorly ventilated coop with damp bedding. Birds’ combs, wattles, and possibly toes are theContinue reading “Frostbite in Chickens”
Chocolate
By Deb Haines Alternate names chocolate-covered espresso beans, milk chocolate, Baker’s chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa mulch, cacao mulch, cocoa hull, caffeine, theobromine, methylxanthine, xanthine, cocoa powder, chocolate candy, Halloween candy, Easter candy, Valentine’s Day Candy, Christmas candy, Hanukkah candy TOXICITY TO PETS The severity of chocolate toxicity varies greatly depending onContinue reading “Chocolate”
Caffeine
By Deb Haines Alternate names methylxanthine, xanthine, tea, coffee, coffee beans, weight loss supplements, dietary supplements, energy drinks, guarana TOXICITY TO PETS Many common products contain caffeine including coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, and some supplements (e.g. pre-workout and weight-loss supplements). Both caffeine and theobromine, a chemical related to caffeine, are also found in chocolate. DogsContinue reading “Caffeine”
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