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What is Vitamin D Toxicity?
March 29th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMIn November 2018, after receiving reports of suspected vitamin D toxicity in dogs who had eaten dry dog food, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of certain dry dog food brands. The FDA then expanded the recall in December 2018 after further testing revealed additional dry dog foods that contained dangerously high… Read More
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What is Vitamin D Toxicity?
03/29/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMIn November 2018, after receiving reports of suspected vitamin D toxicity in dogs who had eaten dry dog food, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of certain dry dog food brands. The FDA then expanded the recall in December 2018 after further testing revealed additional dry dog foods that contained dangerously high… Read More
March 29th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
The Tellington TTouch Method: What Is It?
03/28/2019 by Cuteness TeamThe Tellington TTouch (not a typo) method focuses on healing, positive animal training, and communication. In particular, this method helps people relate to animals compassionately to help develop a deeper connection. The method was developed by Linda Tellington-Jones, Ph.D. (Hon) four decades ago. Since inception, the Tellington TTouch method has helped rehabilitate wildlife, zoo animals,… Read More
March 28th, 2019 by Cuteness Team -
Can Dogs Eat Nutmeg?
03/26/2019 by ScritchThe quick answer: No, dogs should not eat nutmeg because it is toxic to dogs. Though the amount of nutmeg baked into a pastry is typically not enough to cause serious implications, this spice is toxic to dogs in large quantities. Often finely ground and used as a spice, nutmeg is the hard seed of… Read More
March 26th, 2019 by Scritch -
Why Do My Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos?
03/22/2019 by Cuteness TeamDog paws are cute, soft, and smell like … Fritos? Why? Bacteria While gross, many attribute bacteria as the cause. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Basically, your dog’s sweat glands are concentrated in their paw pads, which, surrounded by fur, create damp crevices ideal for bacteria to grow. The smell is a byproduct… Read More
March 22nd, 2019 by Cuteness Team -
St. Patrick’s Day Dog-Friendly Beverages
03/15/2019 by ScritchFood and beverages have accompanied celebrations for hundreds of years. With the role of household dogs and cats transitioning away from “worker” or “pet” and solidifying into “family member,” it’s only natural that pet parents would want to include their furry friends in the libations. However, it’s widely known that dogs can’t drink beer or… Read More
March 15th, 2019 by Scritch -
The Master Pie Recipe for Dogs
03/14/2019 by RoverHomemade pie is one of those things that SEEMS really hard, but once you try it, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. But can your dog partake? Dog-friendly pie—is that a thing? Of course. Just make sure you skip the sugar and other non-dog-friendly ingredients. We searched for the best dog-friendly pie recipes around and discovered… Read More
March 14th, 2019 by Rover -
Do “Bad” Dogs Die Young?
03/12/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMDogs misbehave in all sorts of ways, like chewing on furniture, barking incessantly, or being aggressive toward strangers. These behaviors can not only frustrate pet parents but also jeopardize the health of the dog and the humans with whom it comes into contact. As a last resort, a frustrated pet parent may take their misbehaving… Read More
March 12th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
What It Really Means When Your Dog Is Sleep Twitching, According to a Vet
03/11/2019 by OllieHave you ever spotted your passed-out pup in her favorite sun-drenched corner of the house twitching and ruffing ever-so-audibly? We were super curious about this sleep “twitching” situation—Is she dreaming? Could she be in pain?!—our friends at Ollie reached out to integrative veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM to ask her questions on the matter and… Read More
March 11th, 2019 by Ollie -
Brain Tumor in Dogs: Harley’s Story
03/07/2019 by Colleen WilliamsJust before Harley’s fourth birthday, pet parent Annette noticed that her beautiful Labradoodle began to have seizures. They took her to the vet and were told that Harley had a brain tumor and only four months to live. Here’s Harley’s story. “Harley is such a sweet, wonderful dog pal to have around – always by… Read More
March 7th, 2019 by Colleen Williams
