Seresto Flea and Tick Collars and the EPA
An early March 2021 article published in USA Today exposed that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received over 75,000 incident reports potentially related to the use of Seresto …
General Health
Dental Care Is Preventative Care – Even for Companion Dogs
We get it. Brushing your companion dog’s teeth is not the most pleasant activity. We also get it that routine veterinary dental cleanings done properly can be expensive. To dispel …
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Tools to Remove Fur from Furniture
Did anybody else think there appeared to be a shortage of disposable lint rollers due to the pandemic last year? This is simply an anecdotal observation. Anyway, after a desperate …
Make Donating Blood a Lifelong Habit
While we have been consumed by news of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus for the past year and life slowed, we have to remember that other medical conditions necessitating transfusion treatment did …
Choosing a Companion Dog Shampoo and Bathing
Hemopet has recently spotlighted the importance of frequent handwashing and choosing hand soap because of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. At this time, we know of no evidence …
Is Dog Saliva Clean?
EDITS by WJD 09.04.20 There is an ancient belief – supposedly dating back to the Egyptian times – that dog saliva can cure or help heal human wounds. Interestingly, this …
Liver Damage in Dogs: A Case Study
Liver damage in dogs can be caused by numerous disorders, toxins or infections, and can be congenital or inherited such as occurs with portocaval shunts. Some of the acquired causes …
Toxic Toads in the United States
When warnings started coming across our newsfeed about non-native, invasive toads toxic to dogs in Florida, we thought, “Why just Florida?” Florida is actually not unique. Other states also have …
How to Adopt a Bearded Dragon for New Owners
Bearded dragons are an increasingly popular pet among first-time reptile owners. Their gentle temperaments and low-maintenance husbandry needs make them a great lizard for beginners. Even celebrities like Chrissy Teigen …
Debarking Dogs: A Controversial Procedure
Debarking dogs – also known as devocalization or bark softening – is a touchy subject that garners fierce debate among proponents and opponents of the practice. The sides appear to …