If you know or suspect that your dog has eaten a product containing xylitol, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately. Do not wait for symptoms, and do not induce vomiting at home unless a veterinarian specifically instructs you to do so. Xylitol is one of those substances that can turn...
Dehydration in dogs can develop more quickly in summer than we might expect. Hot weather, activity and constant panting make the body work harder and increase the need for fluids. The problem is that a dog cannot always tell us when they are thirsty or feeling unwell. By the time...
Dogs do not usually enter the sea intending to drink, but they inevitably swallow some water while running, swimming and retrieving toys. One accidental mouthful will not usually cause poisoning. The risk increases when a dog repeatedly swallows saltwater or consumes a larger amount, especially in hot weather or when...
Dogs have a habit of licking people. Some aim for the face, others for a hand or leg, and some would happily keep at it all day. To me, licking has always felt like one of a dog's ways of saying, “you are my person.” As I have got older,...
Some time ago, I was asked to write about which bones are suitable for which dogs. The starting point for this article was, and still is, the approach of integrative veterinarian Dr Peter Dobias, who divides bones into three groups according to purpose: for eating, for cleaning teeth, and for...
For years, whenever possible, I have preferred natural ways of protecting my dogs against ticks, and Oscar is the main reason behind that choice. When he was a puppy, I used Bravecto tablets because I had seen with Faddy how effectively they kept ticks away. Oscar received the tablet twice....
A quick search for foods that are dangerous to dogs will almost always put garlic on the list. At the same time, garlic is used in raw-feeding circles, integrative veterinary medicine, and supplements made specifically for dogs. How can both of those things be true? The answer is a little annoying,...
