Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are common in stale or stagnant water and are often found in ponds, lakes, and reservoirs. Dogs can get poisoned with the toxins found in blue-green algae when they swim or drink from waters contaminated by the bloom. Blue-green algae toxin can attack either the liver or the nervous system. Symptoms depend on which…
Take an active role in your dogs treatment. I have an obsession with helping dog owners gain knowledge and empower them to be proactive in their dog’s health care. It must be the force behind what inevitably connected me to your blog author, Jana Rade and a host of others such as Dr. Patrick Mahaney, Carol Bryant, etc. It’s a…
Do you know what can cause your dog to go blind, and can you do anything about it? Conditions that can lead to loss of sight in dogs include: genetic predisposition age eye injuries infections/inflammation cancer diabetes cataracts glaucomas suddenly acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) Further information: Blindness In Dogs: Causes, Treatments And Prevention What are cataracts? A cataract is…
Intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) is a preparation of microscopic drops of oil that are infused into a patient’s bloodstream. It can work as an antidote to some fat-soluble poisons. The first time I came across this therapy was way back in 2012. At that time, it was a new idea with pending safety studies. Often, though, new ideas come and…
The health of your dog’s nervous system is critical to their mental and physical well-being. Touch and other mechanical means of providing sensory input help maintain and improve the condition of many neural connections throughout the body. Why is it so important? A dog relies on nerves to interpret the world throughout their lifespan. But the most critical times are…