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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 – 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 …
For approximately the past seven years, ecologists and fish biologists throughout North America have been raising alarm bells about goldfish overwhelming fresh bodies of water. Experts think that well-meaning human …
After Hemopet’s articles on cyanobacteria and harmful algae, you might be thinking that we suggest avoiding beaches and waterways altogether with your companion dog. Not so – as many dogs …
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Recently, we discussed the health risks of cyanobacteria blooms, which occur in mostly slow-moving waterways and have deleterious effects on the life of companion dogs. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) …