Dogs can easily consume a pathogen that causes food poisoning just sniffing along a trail and grabbing something to munch down on. Credit: Mike Linnane 500px | Getty Images Food poisoning is an illness caused by food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. It may seem …
Last updated:September 21, 2024 For many pet parents, the following scene is quite familiar. You come back home from a short time away, and you are met by a dog that is drooling, trembling, and oozing with fear. You notice a mess by the door, and …
If your dog was fine but comes in with a sore leg, you can begin treatment at home by first trying to localize where he is hurt. Credit: CriDam | Getty Images Your dogs were out in the yard, and you call them in. One is …
Advances in veterinary technology have helped extend our dogs’ lives, but it isn’t inexpensive. The PAWS Act is a big step in the right direction. Credit: Mr. Vito | Getty Images If you think veterinary fees have gone up recently, you’re correct. The Bureau of Labor …
by Christy Caplan | September 22, 2024 In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season is known as late summer. Late summer is associated with the color yellow, the element of Earth, and the organ of the spleen. This time calls us to embrace the grounding energy of …
Some dogs will remove food from a bowl and move it to another spot in the house or yard before eating it. Credit: Credit: Alexandra Jursova|Getty Images It’s dinnertime, and you’ve put your dog’s filled food bowl on the floor in its normal place. A couple …