By Deb Haines While marijuana use can be a pleasurable experience for many people, it can be dangerous for dogs. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive substance in marijuana that produces a high for humans, is toxic to dogs, and can cause vomiting, incoordination, depression, sleepiness or excitation, low blood pressure, low body temperature and seizures. DeathContinue reading “Marijuana”
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Paraphimosis: It’s No Laughing Matter
By Deb Haines It’s a topic we receive many questions about weekly, and one which leaves many male owners crossing their legs, and the females posting on Facebook about their dogs “lipstick”, “Redrocket “, “Sausage” etc. Folks… PENIS, it’s ok to use the proper name this is a medical learning site. This condition can beContinue reading “Paraphimosis: It’s No Laughing Matter”
COVID 19: Can My Pet Catch It?
By Deb Haines If you have tried to make a vet appointment for your pet lately, you may have found that there are unusually long wait times, sometimes stretching weeks out, unusual hours or even some clinics closed. Your local veterinarian isn’t trying to add stress to a already stressful time. Your vet’s office isContinue reading “COVID 19: Can My Pet Catch It?”
Dog Toenails and Trimming
By Deb Haines Most vets go out of her way to explain the importance of nail trimming for optimum pet health. It reduces such injuries as claw and toe fractures, prevents ingrown curved nails and minimizes orthopedic problems that can result from poor claw positioning. A tiny tear in a tiny nail on a singleContinue reading “Dog Toenails and Trimming”
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Vaccination Failures In Dogs
By Deb Haines Pet Vet Corner cannot stress enough to please have your pets vaccinated by a veterinarian. Whether one chooses to vaccinate their dog or not, Here at Pet Vet Corner we believe every dog should see a vet yearly for a wellness exam. While cost is a factor for many, You can feelContinue reading “Vaccination Failures In Dogs”
Male Dog Reproduction: Basics
By Deb Haines Let’s begin by going over the reproductive anatomy of the male dog and pointing out some unique features One unique feature of male dogs as compared to many other mammals is the presence of only one accessory sex gland. On this diagram, locate the prostate. The prostate gland is the only accessoryContinue reading “Male Dog Reproduction: Basics”
Dog Nipples
By Deb Haines One of the most common questions that people ask about dog nipples is how many nipples should a dog have? Although the average dog will usually have between six and ten nipples, it actually depends on the breed. Some breeds produce larger litters of puppies than other breeds and these will haveContinue reading “Dog Nipples”
Peanut Butter: What to Keep in Mind
By Deb Haines Not all types of peanut butter are safe and not all amounts of peanut butter are safe, either. Xylitol is an increasingly common sugar-replacement sweetener that’s in hundreds of products, including some brands of peanut butter. It’s an “all natural” sugar substitute that’s fine for people, but it’s EXTREMELY POISONOUS TO DOGSContinue reading “Peanut Butter: What to Keep in Mind”
Cat Bites: Take it Seriously
By Deb Haines Many people think that because cats are so small compared to humans that they can’t do us any real harm. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Cats have so many weapons for their size – they come equipped with 18 claws and 30 teeth! Are Cat bites Dangerous? Cat bites canContinue reading “Cat Bites: Take it Seriously”
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