Anybody can have a reaction to any medication. The way I look at it, if your dog never has a problem with Trifexis, then it may be fine. However, if your dog has the least change in behavior, anything out of the ordinary, anything at all, then I would discontinue...
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...
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...
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...
Yes and no. It depends on several things which is why it’s good to call the veterinarian’s office first and at least touch base. Most medications are dosed by weight, so first, you have to make sure you are giving the right dose. It’s not always as...
You are absolutely right – some dogs really do know how to hide pain! Here are some signs: slow to get up, starting to get a bit grumpy if touched a certain way, a tinge of blue or purple color on the tongue, an incomplete shake. The first two are pretty simple...
