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 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 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 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...
More infoLet’s talk ticks first! What many people don’t realize is that there are many species of ticks including those that live ALL YEAR ROUND. Flea and tick control, for that reason, should be continued even in the winter months. As Dr...
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