In 2013, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center responded to 180,000 calls about pets exposed to potentially poisonous substances. Of these calls, 15 percent were due to insecticide exposure, 10 percent to household products, 5.5 percent to rodenticides, and more than 2 percent to lawn and garden … [Read more...]
When the wagging stops: Is it limber tail?
It seems like my dog Rio’s tail is always wagging—he’s a goofy Labrador retriever mix who sometimes even wags in his sleep. So one day when he was a few years old, I was shocked to discover his tail hanging limp like a wet noodle. He wouldn’t even wag for a treat. Panicked, my husband and I … [Read more...]
Vaccines and your pet: What you need to know
Last year, the national debate surrounding vaccines in humans reached a boiling point when an outbreak of measles occurred at Disneyland. Though studies, experts, and organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have shown there is no link between childhood vaccines and … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Help Dogs with Back Pain
If you suspect your dog is experiencing back pain, limit your pet’s activity and call your veterinarian immediately. Here are some of the treatments and techniques he or she might recommend to get your dog back up to speed. Traditional Pain Medications Physical Therapy Hydrotherapy Laser … [Read more...]
Patellar Luxations
Associated Terms: Medial Patellar Luxation, Slipped Knee Cap, MPL, Lateral Patellar Luxation, LPL, Dislocating Knee Cap, Knee Cap Dislocation, Luxating Patella Overview The patella, or knee cap, is a small bone buried in the tendon of the extensor muscles (the quadriceps muscles) of the … [Read more...]
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