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The Household Items Every Pet Owner Needs To Be Aware Of
Bringing a dog into your home can give you so much joy, which explains why US homes kept nearly 90 million dogs during 2017. As a dog owner, it’s ... -
The Dangers of Pepto Bismol in Pets
Please note! The following information applies only to dogs. NEVER GIVE CATS PEPTO BISMOL OR ANY PRODUCT CONTAINING BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE. THIS SU... -
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme disease can be a frightening diagnosis, but many times dogs are misdiagnosed. Treatment is very effective. Vaccination is of questionable benefit. -
MDR1 Gene Mutations - Why Do They Matter?
What is MDR1? MDR1 stands for multidrug resistance. A mutation in this gene (also known as the ABCB1 gene) makes animals more sensitive to the nega... -
Side Effects from Common Flea and Tick Products
Isoxazoline based products used for prevention and treatment of fleas, ticks, and mites (Bravecto, Bravecto Plus, Nexgard, Simparica, Simparica Tri... -
Is Your Veterinarian Over-Prescribing Antibiotics?
Antibiotic resistance is a world-wide problem. Pet owners can help decrease overuse of antibiotics by requesting alternate therapies and by using antibiotics only when appropriate. -
Heartworm Disease: Transmission, Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment
Heartworm in dogs is a global problem. The domestic dog and wild canids are the main hosts, however infection in cats and other species has occasio... -
Differences in Reporting?
I recently posted statistics on number of adverse reactions and deaths associated with the use of isoxazoline drugs reported to the EMA (European ...
