Veterinarians are often asked whether it is safe to administer aspirin or similar non-steroidal anti- inflammatory (NSAID) agents like Tylenol to dogs, in order to alleviate pain and inflammation. While the accurate answer will vary (depending on the clinical situation, life history of the patient, including medical history, current drugs/allergies, etc.) for the most part… [Read more]
Which dog and cat breeds live the longest?
Having a long life with your pet is important to you. Like all great pet parents, you are always feeding your dog or cat high-quality food, giving your pet supplements to stave off future problems, and making sure your pet has enough exercise to live a long and happy life. However, the truth is, the… [Read more]
Could your pet benefit from probiotics?
One of the biggest areas of nutritional supplementation that is gaining wider acceptance by even the most conservative and conventional veterinarians and MDs is the addition of probiotics to various treatment protocols. Both probiotics and prebiotics contain various digestive and health promoting intestinal aids, as well as several healthy strains of bacteria that help populate… [Read more]
Why you shouldn’t split heartworm medication between dogs
Times are still tough for many people and, let’s face it, who doesn’t want to save a little money? With that in mind, many pet parents with multiple dogs wonder about buying a larger dose of heartworm chewables or tablets and then splitting it between two smaller dogs. While on the face of it, splitting… [Read more]
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