Seven days is the standard amount of time for taking a cone off after neuter, but before taking action, determine whether the incision is inflamed and if your dog will ignore it. In general, a dog’s cone can usually be removed seven days after surgery but depends on several factors, says Dr.Natalie Isaza DVM, and […]
If your puppy isn’t eating, first check for a medical reason, then observe behaviors around mealtime. Puppies eat a lot. So when your puppy isn’t eating, it’s concerning. Medical or behavioral: These are the two main reasons why are puppy won’t eat, says Dr. Mondrian Contreras, of Carol Stream Animal Hospital in Illinois. Medical reasons […]
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If you go on the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine website, you’ll find dozens of pet food recalls just from the past year. For example, in 2021, media organizations across the country reported that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that more than 130 deaths in dogs occurred and hundreds of other pups got […]
A look at what might be causing diarrhea in your pet, and what you can do to settle her upset tummy! It can be worrisome when your cat or dog has a loose or watery stool. While occasional diarrhea is a completely normal reaction for purging something bad, anything occurring for more than 48 hours […]
Has your dog has been prescribed metronidazole? Here’s why it might not be the best course of treatment. Veterinarians often prescribe the antibiotic metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat the many causes of acute diarrhea, but a growing body of research suggests that it is much less effective for some gastrointestinal conditions than previously thought and comes […]
A look at the connection between hairballs and gut health in cats, and what you can do to prevent these regurgitated clumps of fur! Cat’s tongues are covered in hundreds of tiny scoop-shaped spines, called papillae, that function like a built-in comb when they groom themselves. It’s normal for cats to ingest their fur while […]
