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Can I Give My Dog Aspirin?
February 18th, 2019 by Megan ScusselQuick answer: no, do not give your dog aspirin. Aspirin, also referred to as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a medicine frequently used to treat inflammation, aches, and pains. When humans experience a toothache or headache, this over-the-counter pharmaceutical is considered indispensable. In some cases, it’s also used to reduce the severity of a fever. Can… Read More
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Can I Give My Dog Aspirin?
02/18/2019 by Megan ScusselQuick answer: no, do not give your dog aspirin. Aspirin, also referred to as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a medicine frequently used to treat inflammation, aches, and pains. When humans experience a toothache or headache, this over-the-counter pharmaceutical is considered indispensable. In some cases, it’s also used to reduce the severity of a fever. Can… Read More
February 18th, 2019 by Megan Scussel -
Can I Give My Dog Naproxen (Aleve)?
02/16/2019 by Megan ScusselQuick answer: no, do not give your dog naproxen (brand name Aleve). Aleve (known generically as naproxen) is a medicine utilized to help with inflammation and pain. Occasionally referred to as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), countless people suffering from menstrual pain, headaches, sore throats, or sore joints swear that Aleve reduces or eliminates the… Read More
February 16th, 2019 by Megan Scussel -
Guinness’s Battle with Melanoma
02/15/2019 by Colleen WilliamsWhen pet parent Jamie noticed a blood blister on the top of her dog’s tooth, she was a little worried. Guinness, the family’s Bernese Mountain Dog, had a few other bumps on his gums, so she contacted her vet. “The flesh colored lumps were not that worrisome but a separate raised, black bump on his… Read More
February 15th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
8 Signs It’s Time to Take Your Dog to the Vet
02/14/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldIf you’ve ever struggled with not knowing when you should take your dog to the vet, you’re not alone. It’s a frequently searched topic, and many times the answer isn’t exactly clear-cut. Nobody wants to “jump the gun” and spend lots of money on an unnecessary visit, but you also don’t want to misjudge the… Read More
February 14th, 2019 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Are Lizards Poisonous for Dogs and Cats to Eat?
02/13/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMLeft to their own devices, our pets can eat the strangest things. Why dirty socks are delectable to dogs or why rubber bands have a tasty appeal to cats can leave pet parents scratching their heads. Just when you think your pet’s taste buds couldn’t get any stranger, consider that lizards—yes, lizards—can also be the… Read More
February 13th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
What To Do If You Miss a Heartworm Preventative Dose
02/12/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM”Oh no! I missed my dog’s heartworm preventative dose!” Many pet parents have felt this sense of panic at one point or another. Despite their best intentions, even the most attentive and diligent pet parent can occasionally forget to give their dog their monthly heartworm preventative. If this has happened to you, realize that you… Read More
February 12th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
Can I Give My Dog Ibuprofen?
02/09/2019 by Megan ScusselQuick answer: No, do not give your dog ibuprofen. Advil, also known as ibuprofen, is a drug used to help people deal with inflammation and a variety of painful conditions. Those suffering from pain or fevers tend to reach for Advil in their times of need. But can you give it to your dog? No…. Read More
February 9th, 2019 by Megan Scussel -
Helping Your Dog Combat Anxiety
02/08/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldIf you’ve experienced any sort of anxiety in your lifetime then you may be familiar with how exhausting, and at times, debilitating it can be. If you haven’t, perhaps you have loved ones who combat anxiety and have expressed this to you. Dogs can experience anxious feelings, too, which can lead to a lower quality… Read More
February 8th, 2019 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Let’s Make Dog-Friendly Pizza!
02/08/2019 by Colleen WilliamsHappy National Pizza Day! Get ready because we’ve got an extra-special recipe that’s dog-friendly, so you can share this momentous occasion with your pup. This recipe makes about 12 “dog” pizzas per boule of dough. Remember that moderation is key to healthy pups, and these treats are fairly decadent. We like to pass them out… Read More
February 8th, 2019 by Colleen Williams
