Garlic is widely used in human food but rumors say it can be toxic in dogs. Let’s see the evidence: Garlic is approved for use in pet foods and recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and AAFCO but its use in dog treats remains controversial...
More infoP-glycoprotein is a protein found in all mammals that serves as a “gate keeper” to keep drugs from concentrating in the brain, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and other organs. Without this protein which is encoded by the MDR-1 gene...
More infoAlice Jeromin, B.S. Pharmacy, DVM, DACVD Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome, formerly Cat Atopy: A Review Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome (FASS) is the current term (as of 2021)[i] for what was formerly referred to as atopy in the cat. The new...
More infoIn a 2019 study by Dr. Susan Little, presented by Dr. Michael Dryden in a recent webinar, 50% of dog parks sampled in the United States found evidence of hookworm, whipworm, or roundworms. Ok, so you think, “well, I pick up after my...
More infoI know I am a veterinary dermatologist but I just watched a wonderful webinar from Dr. Jan Bellows (our “king” of veterinary dentistry) and wanted to pass on some information I learned. First of all, STOP THOSE ANTLER HORNS for...
More infoPrescription hypoallergenic diets may help more than just food allergy! The diagnosis of food allergy unfortunately is not performed by a quick laboratory test. There is no simple blood or skin test that can accurately make the diagnosis...
More infoMany clients are confused or misspeak when mentioning their pet had a “biopsy” when in reality it was perhaps a skin scraping, culture, or cytology. So let’s get it straight! First of all, ANY SKIN LUMP OR BUMP should have a...
More infoMaybe better phrased is– with the current advances in the treatment of canine atopy-IS there still a role for AIT? Since therapy for atopy preferentially should be individualized for each patient, the answer is “YES”! Atopy therapy is not...
More infoWhat do antioxidants do? —chronic low-level inflammation is at the root of most diseases: heart disease, cancer, diabetes, renal issues, and allergies. Low level inflammation is “silent” and destructive so that the danger is insidious and...
More infoBlood and or saliva tests for food allergy appear to be inaccurate! According to a new report by Lam A, et. al. in October 1, 2019 JAVMA, 3 companies claiming to examine saliva or blood for food allergies in dogs found that these tests often...
More infoIf you choose to give an over-the-counter supplement to your pet (or take one yourself), you probably trust what it says on the bottle. Most people do not know that supplements are not FDA approved…meaning that no safety, efficacy, or toxicity...
More infoThe following is a summary of a webinar featuring 3 experts in the field of veterinary nutrition and updating us on the current DCM issue seen in dogs and cats on certain diets released September 8, 2018. FDA representative (Dr. Martine...
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