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  • Mold: The Silent Home Toxin Sickening Your Dog

    by Judy Morgan
    While the impact of mold in humans is well-documented, the effect that it can have on pets is less understood. But it’s important to know that mold in the home can be toxic to dogs, and could be the cause of ongoing health problems.
    Posted in Allergies, Dogs, Toxicity

  • Flea and Tick Prevention Revisited

    by Judy Morgan
    Spring has sprung and with that comes the fear of flea and tick infestation. I have made it well-known that I do not recommend or prescribe ora...
    Posted in Flea and Tick, Toxicity

  • Nuts for Pets

    by Judy Morgan
    Many websites proclaim the dangers of feeding nuts of any kind to dogs. While some nuts are extremely toxic, others may provide benefits for pet h...
    Posted in Cats, Dogs, Pet Food, Toxicity

  • 20 Harmful Ingredients in Pet Food

    by Judy Morgan
    Anyone who follows my social media understands that I am extremely picky about what I will feed my pets. I am very vocal about the atrocities bein...
    Posted in Pet Food, Toxicity

  • The Household Items Every Pet Owner Needs To Be Aware Of

    by Judy Morgan
    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 ...
    Posted in Toxicity

  • New Drug Kills Everything, Maybe Even Your Dog

    by Judy Morgan
    Nexgard Spectra - contains afoxolaner and milbemycin oxime. Prevents heartworms, roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, lungworms, and flea and tick in...
    Posted in Flea and Tick, Seizures, Toxicity

  • Compassion and Care: Keeping Your Dog Safe From the Elements This Winter

    by Judy Morgan
    There are few sights more heart-rending than a neglected dog that’s been left out in the cold. You can practically see the pleading in his eyes as...
    Posted in Cold Weather, Dogs, Toxicity

  • Lawsuit Against Blue Buffalo

    by Judy Morgan
    On June 26, 2017, a class action lawsuit was file in California against Blue Buffalo Pet Products for Negligent Misrepresentation, violations of t...
    Posted in Pet Food, Toxicity

  • Dangerous Ingredients

    by Judy Morgan
    How well do you read the labels on products you purchase for your pets? Do you know which ingredients to avoid? How often do pet product companies...
    Posted in Holistic Medicine, Pet Food, Toxicity

  • Deadly Flea and Tick Prevention

    by Judy Morgan
    Bravecto, also known as fluralaner, was released for use on dogs in the United States in spring 2014 to aid in the treatment and prevention of fle...
    Posted in FDA, Flea and Tick, Toxicity

  • This Popular Treat Is Not a Good Choice

    by Judy Morgan
    I often hear clients say they hide medications in peanut butter, make treats with peanut butter, and fill toys with peanut butter for their pets. ...
    Posted in Allergies, Dogs, Pet Food, Toxicity

  • These Drugs Can Kill Your Pet If Given Incorrectly

    by Judy Morgan
    NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are commonly used to decrease pain and inflammation for both humans and animals. You might recogn...
    Posted in Toxicity