Want to learn the truth about vaccination and infectious disease? The free Pet Parents’ Guide to Infectious Disease is a free digital download. My co-author, Courtney Campbell, DVM and I talk about the book and some things all dog lovers should know!
Web:https://www.petliferadio.com/gonetothedogsep8.html#episode
Check it out and tell me what you think!
Join me and Dr. Jason Stull, an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Adjunct Professor at The Atlantic Veterinary College in PEI, Canada. He holds a VMD from the University of Pennsylvania, Masters in Preventive Veterinary Medicine from the University of California at Davis, and PhD in veterinary infectious disease from the University of Guelph.
He is very qualified to share with us the inside track on if your dog needs all the vaccines and how you can choose what she does need. Click here http://www.petliferadio.com/gonetothedogsep4.html or the link below and get his expert opinion FREE!
I am trying to spread the word about stopping the dog flu before it impacts more dogs. Find out what we said on this TV interview.
http://www.mywabashvalley.com/gdl/canine-influenza-problem/1130321468
Is kibble diet nutritious? Should I give my dog probiotics? What human foods are safe for dogs? Can I cook my own dog food? What about raw diets? We talk to the super qualified Dr. Joe Bartges, a board certified veterinary nutritionist and internist to see what he thinks.
Find out these answers and more. Click the link and listen for free!
http://petliferadio.com/gonetothedogs_player2.htm
Many of you know that I love to be a part of the iheartdogs family. I love my coffee too and now I can have my cup and help a pup!
Iheartdogs has coffee for a cause and mine will be here this week! I will let you know what I think. Here is the link (https://iheartdogs.com/coffee/), in case you want to check it out for yourself.
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Tortured puppy and tortured students. I say unacceptable.
What do you think?
https://stevedalepetworld.com/feeding-puppy-snapping-turtle-science/
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Every dog owner knows that one day they will have to say goodbye to their beloved friend, but the most important part is knowing when there are still thinhttp://www.podtunecast.com/force-download.php?file=GoneToTheDogs_001_CherieBuisson.mp3gs that can be done to make life good for them. Pet hospice is palliative care for the dying and is fairly new on the scene. It can make a difference for pets and their families. Dr. Cherie Buisson from Helping Hands Pet Hospice is our guest and she shares with us tips to help you know when your pet needs care. She talks about what to expect and what to watch for as you manage aging and ill pets.
It is important that pet owners know how to keep their friends feeling good, no matter what the issues are. You might not realize that your cat/dog could be suffering until you hear what Dr. Buisson has to say! We all know that living well and living long are both paramount. Dr. Buisson can put your mind at ease about dealing with chronic disease. Euthanasia can be a valid option and your veterinarian is a partner in deciding how your pet’s quality of life can be restored and maintained. Do not feel alone. All as animal lovers, we understand your fear and concern and as caregivers, we want to teach you what to expect and how to help. Listen FREE. Click below.
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It is holiday season and treats are everywhere. Some of my patients have already raided the stocking stash and after Santa comes, even more goodies will be lying around. We are baking and snacking and our dogs are a part of the family. Why can your dog not be a part of all the merry making like everyone else? Well, there is a very good reason. Many of our treats and goodies contain chocolate. Dogs are different from humans. There are ingredients in the chocolate that can make them very ill, or could even be fatal.
There are two ingredients toxic to dogs in chocolate, theobromine and caffeine. Caffeine can cause tremors, increased heart rate, and other cardiovascular side effects. Theobromine is actually the more dangerous of the two, as even low doses of it will require medical treatment.
Each dog will react differently to the ingestion of chocolate, so if you see your dog eat it, don’t waste time searching for the answer online. If your regular vet is open, they are your first stop. If not, then call the animal ER, or even the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. If suspect your dog ate chocolate, you need to call!
It will help if you know what type of chocolate it was and how much was in the package. Different kinds of chocolate contain differing amounts of the toxic components. White chocolate and milk chocolate are the least hazardous. Dark chocolate and Baker’s chocolate are the most hazardous, since they contain the highest amounts of theobromine.
Your vet will need to know how roughly much was consumed and then will then be able to calculate the toxic dose to use as a guide for the aggressiveness of treatment. Also, bring the label because it contains information about any other ingredients, like xylitol (which is toxic on its own). It helps to know what kind of wrapper might have gone down with the chocolate too, in case it could cause a physical obstruction.
Also, if you can remember how much of the chocolate was left in the bag, the vet would appreciate an idea of how much was consumed. Ask your family members if they know before you leave. If you are not sure, it is always better to assume the dog ate more than he did and be aggressive in treatment, rather than be sorry because you were too conservative.
Chocolate is not the only holiday offender, but is one of the more common ones. Other kinds of “people food” can cause problems too. Be overly cautious about keeping things out of reach of nosey canines. Have a happy and safe holiday with no visits to the animal ER!
The FDA has issued a warning to dog lovers. Check this out!
http://people.com/pets/fda-warns-dog-owners-about-bone-treats/
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