Colloidal silver is one of those substances for which the internet can offer two completely opposite worlds in a single search. At one end, it is recommended for wounds, ears, eyes and even internal use. At the other, people say it should not be used at all. For FendaF, the...
Sarcoptic mange is talked about quite a lot, but most dog owners probably hope it remains one of those diseases you only read about online and never encounter yourself. Years ago, I took Ossu to the vet specifically because I suspected mange. We rarely went into the forest, but a...
Turmeric has been one of those things in our home that I have instinctively reached for when inflammation flares up. Because of the anatomical problem in Ossu’s elbow, his left elbow sometimes becomes swollen. More than once I have seen the swelling look smaller, occasionally as soon as the next...
Homeopathy is one of those topics that elicits very different reactions from people. Some are convinced that homeopathic preparations have helped them. Others consider the entire approach a placebo with no real therapeutic effect. But for me, this discussion raises an interesting question: If a homeopathic pill is given to a...
When a puppy bites hands, sleeves, trouser legs or feet, it can be surprisingly painful. Especially when you live with a tiny German Shepherd-type shark whose teeth appear to have been manufactured in a sewing-needle factory. At the same time, it is important to distinguish between two things: normal mouthing...
A hot spot is one of those skin problems where a dog can look completely fine in the morning and by evening there is a red, wet, painful and rapidly expanding patch hidden under the coat. Fortunately, our own dogs have not had hot spots very often. Faddy once started...
I remember my first encounter with kennel cough very clearly. I had heard of it, of course, but for years I had rather smugly said that none of my dogs had ever had it. Then one day I came home from work, Faddu walked up to meet me at the...
