Stomach Bug Your unexplained upset stomach could be all Fido’s fault. A germ called Campylobacter jejuni causes diarrhea, vomiting, and fever—and it can be spread via cat and dog poop. “Bacteria and organisms in feces can get on our hands and, through day-to-day living, can inadvertently get in our mouths,”Read More →
Katahdin Woods and Waters Snowshoeing and X-Country Skiing Trails–up at the Northern end of the Monument, near the Matagamon Wilderness Store and Cabins. Pets are allowed but must be leashed and picked up after. Try to keep them off the groomed sections of the trail. Are dogs allowed on theRead More →
The mulch also may contain pesticide residue and mycotoxin-producing mold, specifically penitrem A and roquefortine. Ingestion of this mold can result in severe neurologic signs, tremors, and seizures. Symptoms of mulch toxicity will usually appear within 6 to 12 hours and can include: Vomiting. What is the safest mulch toRead More →
Is Rawhide Digestible? Short answer: No, rawhide is not digestible. When your pet chows down on a rawhide chew, they soften and macerate it. What chemicals are in rawhide? When tested: Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Chromium salts, Formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals have been detected in rawhides. So it’s safe toRead More →
If you have a 12-year-old Basset Hound who does not get much activity and whose metabolism is lower than it used to be, you may find that a rawhide or bully stick every day is too much. … Some dogs are fine with bully sticks, but a rawhide may leadRead More →
Generally, the various forms of zeolite are not significantly toxic in acute, short-term oral, or parenteral toxicity studies in animals. Can zeolite remove toxins? Since most toxins, such as heavy metals, radiation, and pesticides, are positively charged, zeolite is pulled to the toxins, like a magnet, and sucks them upRead More →
In dogs, cardioversion may be successful in returning the heart to a normal rhythm, but often the rhythm returns to atrial fibrillation in the dog. Consequently, treatment for atrial fibrillation involves the use of drugs to slow the rate. Such drugs include dilitiazem, atenolol and/or digoxin. Is irregular heartbeat commonRead More →
Yes! But 1 or 2 spoon of barley soup is enough for your dog. You can add vegetables to your dog’s diet such as tomato, carrots, and potato and prepare the barley soup. Why is barley in dog food? Barley is commonly used in dog food in a variety ofRead More →
As long as he’s maintaining a healthy weight, adding some rice to your dog’s meals is perfectly fine. When preparing rice for your pup, boil it in water and do not add any seasonings or spices. What type of rice is safe for dogs? Safe: Cooked White Rice and Pasta.Read More →
Stop feeding your dog oranges at once if you notice any unusual behavior. Even if your dog loves oranges and shows no signs of adverse reactions, limit his intake of oranges and of all treats to no more than 10 percent of his daily calories. What does citrus do forRead More →