By Dr. AJ Warren What is an allergy? An allergy is an abnormal over-reaction of the immune system to a normally benign substance. The body has to be exposed to a substance at least once to form an allergy to it, which is why sometimes an animal may present with an allergic reaction to aContinue reading “Allergic Disease in Dogs”
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Osteoarthritis in Dogs
By Dr. AJ Warren Introduction Osteoarthritis (O.A.) is one of the most common diseases in dogs, and until recently was often ignored or put down to ‘old age stiffness’. We now know that 80% of all dogs over the age of 8 have some level of OA, and 20% of dogs of all ages haveContinue reading “Osteoarthritis in Dogs”
Nutrition & Raw Feeding: Commonly Asked Questions
By Dr. AJ Warren Please click here to read more about or vet’s perspectives regarding raw feeding. Canada, unfortunately has no regulations regarding pet-food. The only laws surrounding it relate to what must be included on the bag – it has no regulations about the food itself. AAFCO = Association of American Feed Officials. ThisContinue reading “Nutrition & Raw Feeding: Commonly Asked Questions”
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”
Grape, Raisin and Currant Poisoning
By Deb Haines Recently, veterinarians discovered that grapes, raisins and currants (fruits from Vitis species) can cause kidney failure in dogs. It is unclear whether this is a new problem, or if the toxic nature of grapes and raisins became recognized after the establishment of a computerized animal toxicity database about 25 years ago. WhateverContinue reading “Grape, Raisin and Currant Poisoning”
Pet Poison Hotline Information
By Deb Haines This information will be kept under announcements at the top of the Pet Vet Corner group page. Starting July 1st, 2025, Pet Poison Helpline can no longer provide direct risk assessments or treatment guidance to Georgia pet owners due to Senate Bill 105, but can still assist Georgia pet owners through theirContinue reading “Pet Poison Hotline Information”
Human Foods For Your Dog: Learning What Is/Is Not Healthy
By Deb Haines Dogs have a different digestive system from humans. This means that some foods that are safe for people can be harmful or even very dangerous for dogs. However, many human foods are also safe for dogs and can provide important nutrients and health benefits. Here, we look at which people foods areContinue reading “Human Foods For Your Dog: Learning What Is/Is Not Healthy”
Snake Bites
By Dr. Jeffrey & Deb Haines With those of us in the Northern Hemisphere coming into snake season, I felt that it was appropriate to make a post about venomous snakes and our pets. Of the roughly 3500 species of snakes in the world about 6% are venomous enough to present a possible medical concern.Continue reading “Snake Bites”
Dangers of Human Medication To Your Pet
By Deb Haines A medication that does one thing for people does not necessarily do the same for our pets. A pet can easily ingest dropped pills or may be given harmful human medications by an unknowing owner, causing illness, or even death, of your pet. A pet can find pill bottles, ointments etc onContinue reading “Dangers of Human Medication To Your Pet”
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