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 …
More Than Walking, Not Quite Agility: Exercising Your Companion Dog
When many of us think about exercising our companion dogs beyond walking or playing a good game of fetch, we may imagine elaborate agility courses with tunnels, seesaws and hurdles. …
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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 …
Dodds Reviews the 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines
Veterinary immunologist and hematologist, Dr. W. Jean Dodds, has reviewed the combined American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) vaccine guidelines. In her own words, …
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FDA Investigation into Heart Disease in Dogs: Where are we in September, 2020?
In July 2018, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its investigation focusing on grain-free dog foods that may possibly cause heart disease in dogs – specifically dilated …
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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) …
Flea and Tick Medications: Adverse Event Findings Released by Project Jake
On September 20, 2018, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that the following flea and tick medications have caused adverse events in dogs and cats …
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