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 …
General Health
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 …
Goldfish Invasions Hamper the Ecosystem
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 …
Should You Take Your Companion Dog to the Beach?
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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Toxic Algae and the Health of Companion Dogs
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) …