Why Does my Dog Eat Used Tissues?
Once we get past the grossness factor, there are a couple of reasons for this behavior. First, the contents of a used tissue are often very salty and this can be tasty…. at least to a dog! Second, dogs like to shred things putting their paws on their slain prey and...
My Cat is on Antibiotics & has Diarrhea. What Do I Do?
If your cat is also vomiting, call your vet immediately. You may need different medicine or your kitty may have a bigger problem. If your cat is not vomiting and is pooping the normal 1-2 times a day but the stool is soft, consider a probiotic 2-4 hours after...
I Accidentally Put Over-The-Counter Dog Flea Medicine on my Cat. What Do I Do?
This is a serious medical emergency! The very first thing is to wash your cat very, very, very, very, very well. Use a regular, non-medicated shampoo or Dawn dish soap, it does not have to be a pet specific product and time is of the essence, that is what...
AAFCO Day 3, 7/27/14
The Pet Food Committee The committee passed a motion to put a limit on how much calcium large breed dogs get, as they grow faster and longer and too much calcium can cause health issues - developmental bone diseases. But, then, the committee passed a motion to create...
AAFCO, Day 2, 7/26/14
The Ingredients Definition Committee met this evening. Here's an example of what they discussed: They want to approve a definition for zinc hydroxychloride as a feed additive to provide zinc, a required mineral, to livestock. The definition includes acceptable levels...
AAFCO Meeting, Day 1, 7/25/14
This meeting was best described as my "getting my bearings" meeting. There were 250+ representatives present from every state Department of Agriculture, the US federal government (FDA), the Canadian federal government (their FDA), and a whole lot of pet food industry...
I Know my House “Smells like Dog.” What are Tips We Can Take to Rid our Home of this Smell? (Without Giving up our Dogs or Keeping them Isolated in one or two Rooms of the House)
That “doggie” smell is neither normal nor natural. No amount of bathing or perfume will cover it up either. True health issues like infection (bladder, dental, or intestinal) need to be ruled out first before embarking on the next step. Once your veterinarian gives...
My Dog has Seizures. I’ve Learned that if I Feed him a Whole Container of Plain Yogurt when he Starts Shaking, it will Prevent a Seizure Episode. Can you Explain This?
What you have astutely figured out is that many seizures start in the intestines - the intestines are considered our second brain as they have the same chemicals (neurotransmitters) as our official brain. So, chemical problems in the intestines can travel by the blood...
My Older Dog is Beginning to Stink, Even Though we Bathe her Regularly. What is Behind This? And How Can we Fix it?
A change in smells is reason to worry, especially when it happens in an older dog! Here are a few reasons for a smell change in an older dog: diabetes bladder infection dental disease cancer Smell change is a signal of a problem, and, as the previous list shows, the...
My Dog Sometimes Eats his Own Poop, Immediately After Pooping. Why Does He Do this & Will it Hurt Him?
For any dog owner who witnesses this behavior – it brings on feelings of pure disgust for a most beloved dog. Then the next emotional concern is whether or not the owner has done something wrong. Rest assured, this is not case. Dogs who eat their own stool are...