Coconut Oil: The “Good” Saturated Fat
For some of us, coconuts conjure up images of palm trees and tropical locales. For others, they take us back to mouth-watering memories of our mother’s home-baked coconut cream pie …
Tularemia (Rabbit Fever) and Pets
Nine beavers were found dead over the last few weeks in Utah. Three were tested and found to be positive for a disease called tularemia (Rabbit Fever). “The bacteria that …
Food Sensitivity vs. Food Allergy: Is it not really just the same thing?
A classic post that takes us back to the knowledge foundation. Confusing food allergies with food sensitivities (or intolerances) is a common mistake, not only among companion pet guardians, but …
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Leptospirosis in Animals and Public Health
Companion pet parents are likely to be confused as to whether their dogs should be vaccinated against leptospirosis. We think several issues add to the confusion in helping them to …
Leptospirosis in Dogs
Reports of cases of leptospirosis have increased recently across the United States. Consequently, we are hearing concerns from pet caregivers about whether they should or should not have their companion …
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Strain H5N1 and Companion Pets
At this point in time, there are as many unknowns as knowns regarding the currently circulating highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) H5N1 strain. The unknowns have fostered much speculation. …
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Feline Vaccination Protocol by Dr. Jean Dodds
The following vaccine protocol is offered for those companion cats where minimal vaccinations are advisable or desirable. The schedule is one Dr. Jean Dodds recommends and should not be interpreted …
Canine Vaccination Protocol by Dr. Jean Dodds
The following vaccine protocol is offered for those companion dogs where minimal vaccinations are advisable or desirable. The schedule is one I recommend and should not be interpreted to mean …
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome and Prevention
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCD) is a gradual and common degenerative disease in dogs due to changes in the brain. Four decades ago, we would have thought that CCD is …
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Dehydrating Dog Treats – Guest Blog Post
From the archives! One of Hemopet’s most popular posts detailing how to dehydrate dog treats from organs to muscle meat and from start to storage! Please remember to make sure …