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Chocolate Toxicity

It is common knowledge to most people that chocolate is toxic to dogs if ingested, but most people do not know why or how harmful it can be. If a dog has ingested a large enough amount, they can show symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, restlessness, hyperactivity, rapid heart rate, heart arrhythmias and seizures.

Addison’s Disease – Hypoadrenocorticism

Patients with Addison’s disease are usually younger dogs (cats can get the disease however it is rare). Female dogs are affected twice as often as males, and the standard poodle and bearded collie seem to have a predisposition to the disease.

Acid Reflux in Dogs

Gastrointestinal reflux is characterized by an uncontrollable flow of gastric or intestinal fluid into the esophagus. This condition may be due to a brief relaxation of the sphincter (muscular opening from the esophagus to the stomach) or as a result of chronic vomiting. These gastric juices can cause damage to the lining of the esophagus […]

Veterinary Diets vs. Grocery/Pet Stores

Your veterinary team will often recommend feeding a diet sold exclusively through hospitals.

Nutrition Transition

Knowing when to transition from puppy food to adult food can be difficult. The appropriate time depends on many things; the breed of the dog, the weight of the pet and even energy level.

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