By Deb Haines Besides your pet’s annual exam, there are times your cat may be sick or acting strangely. If you are wondering “should I take my cat to the vet. Let’s go over some signs that you should seek veterinary care. Emergency Seek A Veterinarian *Difficulty breathing (like open-mouth breathing, panting, or a respiratoryContinue reading “Signs to Take Your Cat To The Veterinarian”
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Lumps & Bumps
By Dr. Kathy Morris-Stilwell There is no way to diagnose the vast majority of lumps on appearance only. A lump is a lump is a lump. A N Y lump deserves to be examined cytologically. A needle is inserted, some cells are removed, stained and examined microscopically. The evaluation can either be done by a vetContinue reading “Lumps & Bumps”
Ear Infections: Recort Ear Protocol
By Dr. AJ Warren
Allergic Disease in Dogs
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”
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”
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