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One of the most common questions I am asked by owners during an initial appointment is, "What caused my pet's cancer?"
Making the world a better place for dogs.
Making the world a better place for dogs.
Definitive guidelines regarding what constitutes the best diet for older dogs do not exist.
As a veterinary oncologist, it would be impossible for me to offer any guarantees for how a patient might respond to any particular therapy.
Recent furor over potentially toxic jerky treats from China has not dampened this need to pamper our pets.
And just as we encourage kids to eat their veggies rather than another candy, we can also encourage a love for veggies in our pets. These low calorie, low fat, vitamin and mineral-packed “treats” are a great alternative to the packaged dog biscuits and kitty chews.
Any hot environment can cause heatstroke, but the most common cause is careless actions such as leaving a dog in a car on a hot day or forgetting to provide shade to an animal kept outdoors.
Once you have finally picked the right food, then you have to decide which method of feeding you are going to use. There are two main methods, both of which have their own benefits and drawbacks.
Splinters, stickers, and animal bites (from other dogs, mostly) are the most common puncture wounds seen in dogs.
Bone fractures are caused by a sudden impact or great force to the body, whether from an object or due to a fall from a great distance.
There are many ingredients that go into a quality dog food, and here we will focus on just one category: the carbohydrates.
To prove they are healthy, foods must either be made from a recipe that meets certain nutrition requirements, or they must be put through a special feeding trial.
Status epilepticus, or epilepsy, is a neurological condition that results in recurrent seizures in dogs.