I need to give my cat a pill-what flavors should I use? An interesting study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine by Dr. Amy Nichelason found that cats favor certain flavors over others. Flavoring medications for...
More infoFOOD ALLERGY IN PETS—Let’s dispel the myths! A few days ago, I checked a Golden Retriever with skin problems where the owner had a blood test for food allergies performed before seeing me. Please, everyone remember—there is no blood, skin...
More infoAlso listen to our “Speaking of Pets” podcast for CBD experts and their views! I’ve written on CBD before and how to choose a supplement but wanted to go over what evidence-based information there is about CBD’s use in dogs and cats...
More infoShampoo ingredients…what should you know! I often get asked “how often should I bathe my pet?” and “what should I use?” Those are loaded questions because it depends if your pet has normal skin or has a skin problem due to underlying allergies...
More infoAntioxidants in Pets’ Health What 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...
More infoFoot licking! Ugh! Slurping, biting, licking…at 2am!! Anyone of us, me included, that has a dog that licks their feet wants help! For me, foot licking is allergy till proven otherwise. Certainly, there are variations in the diagnosis if only 1...
More infoEar infections! I’ve mentioned them before and how important it is to have your veterinarian check an ear smear to see what organism is causing the infection (yeast or bacteria). But… what is really CAUSING the ear infection (otitis)? The...
More infoHeartworm prevention…DO IT!! Heartworm disease in dogs and cats is real no matter where you live or what season it is. Carried by mosquitos that bite your pet, it causes foot-long worms (heartworms) to live in the heart, lungs, and other organs...
More infoMANGE! What is it? There are 3 types of mange in dogs, 2 of which are contagious. Demodectic mange, “Red Mange”, is caused by microscopic demodex mites that live in the hair follicle, are not contagious, and are a function of a weakened or...
More infoGarlic 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 info