Climate Change Can Affect Seasonal Allergies
Several studies have predicted that the increase of seasonal allergies is due to climate change. Indeed, these studies suggest that the increases and numbers affected will likely continue. We and …
Is that the spot? Why does my dog kick when I scratch him?
“Oh, that’s the spot.” Many of us companion dog parents say that when our pooches involuntarily start moving their legs when scratching their bellies. According to experts, that’s probably not …
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The 2019-nCoV Coronavirus and Companion Pets
The new and novel coronavirus outbreak spreading throughout Wuhan, China – and now internationally due to travelers from there – is prompting Chinese officials to quarantine the city and surrounding …
Exercising Your Companion Dog and Mental Health
While we all hear about how exercise is good both physically and mentally for us and our companion dogs, we often take it for granted. However, we need to see …
Glyphosate and Your Companion Pets
Due to several recently won or pending civil lawsuits, many of us know of the herbicide glyphosate – commonly known as RoundUp™ and by other tradenames – as a potential …
Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats
Previously, atopic dermatitis in dogs and cats specifically referred to an environmental (inhalant or contact) or seasonal allergen that causes flare ups in companion pets that typically are genetically predisposed …
Water Filtration Systems: Choosing the Right One for Your Home
If you’ve been following our blogs these days, we have focused a lot on water. From that, you’ve learned that faucet-mounted water filters reduce lead and other metals from tap …
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Fruit and Vegetable Washes: Yes or No?
As much as we at Hemopet advocate feeding your animal and bird companions some fruits and vegetables, we also have been writing about what’s lurking in your water and food. …
How to Get Your Companion Pet to Take Medication
Was your first reaction, “That’s easy. Peanut butter.”? Peanut butter is definitely one method to get your companion pet to take medication. Problem is that peanut butter is highly allergenic …
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Nitrates and Nitrites in Pet Food
A disturbing and tragic report came out in 1997 that chronicled the deaths of three cats in New Zealand. Upon necropsy, each of the cats’ blood had a brownish discoloration. …