Stacia Harris March 19, 2024 It’s National Pet Poison Prevention Week. Pets can be surrounded by dangerous items that they shouldn’t ingest or be exposed to. This includes human food, human medicine and dangerous household products to name a few. This month is dedicated to making sure people know what they can do to prevent and treat pet poisoning. “Pet poisonings should be addressed as soon as possible by a veterinarian,” said Dr. Steven Marks. “Most poisonings do not have specific antidotes or a one-size-fits all approach and require supportive care from a veterinarian.” Prevention and ..read more

https://betterpet.com/are-onions-toxic-to-dogs/ Onions are one of many common human foods that are toxic to dogs. Here’s what to do if your dog eats an onion. Written by Emily Johnson & Andrew Corti-Cervantes  — Medically reviewed by Dr. Erica Irish & Dr. Jennifer Schott  Updated March 1, 2024 Table of Contents The essentials Avoid onion products — Onion powder is more toxic to dogs than fresh onion and appears in a surprising number of foods.  Watch for signs of onion toxicity — Even a small amount of onion can trigger sy ..read more

Whole Dog Journal Editorial Staff – March 20, 2024 Holistic veterinarian Stacey Hershman, of Nyack, New York, took an interest in ear infections when she became a veterinary technician in her teens. “This is a subject that isn’t covered much in vet school,” she says. “I learned about treating ear infections from the veterinarians I worked with over the years. Because they all had different techniques, I saw dozens of different treatments, and I kept track of what worked and what didn’t.” Maintenance Cleaning Dr. Hershman’s healthy ears program starts with maintenance cleaning with ordinary cot ..read more

VMBS NEWS — March 28, 2024 Springtime brings a vibrant burst of life and marks a time when many puppies are born.  As a result, the spring also presents peaks in canine health concerns that can impact puppies in the months after they are born. Among these is parvovirus, a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease. Dr. Kathleen Aicher, an assistant professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explains why parvovirus is so contagious between dogs, emphasizing the vulnerability of puppies and how crucial vaccinations and treatment are in pr ..read more

The best in health, wellness, and positive training from America’s leading dog experts By  Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA – Published: March 2, 2024 When neither your dog trainer nor your veterinarian have been able to solve your dog’s problem behavior – such as aggression, extreme fear, obsessive/compulsive behavior, or separation anxiety – a consultation with a board certified veterinary behaviorist is advisable. All experts approach problems from the perspective of their education and experience. Given a dog with problematic behavior, a trainer may recommend equipment changes, b ..read more

https://www.inverse.com/science/household-cleaners-pets-safety-toxicity Many cleaning products contain chemicals that, in large enough amounts, can be toxic to animals. BYELANA SPIVACK MARCH 9, 2024 FROM INVERSE.COM PET SCIENCE Cleaning products are crucial to keeping our homes clean and fresh. But are they safe for the furry creatures that live with us? Pets like cats and dogs stick their noses in so many things, not all of which are good for them. With that in mind, here’s how to ensure your cleaning routine is safe for your non-human best friend. IT’S ALL ABOUT CONCENTRATION Many cleaning p ..read more

Thursday, March 14, 2024 Medscape Medical News by Eve Bender  March 12, 2024 Working with medically trained service dogs is associated with a 31% reduction in seizures compared with usual care in treatment-resistant epilepsy, a new study showed. Investigators speculate that the dogs may ease participants’ stress, leading to a decrease in seizure frequency, although they note this relationship warrants more study. “Despite the development of numerous antiseizure medications over the past 15 years, up to 30% of people with epilepsy experience persistent seizures,” study author Valérie ..read more

Shelter and rescued dogs need safe space and enough time to decompress before you should make any serious judgments about them. By Nancy Kerns – Published:February 29, 2024 We won’t really know what kind of dog he is for weeks or months; we need to give him time and space to learn all about him. But I suspect that Chief is going to make the right family very happy. Today I am dog-sitting Chief, a 1-year-old German Shepherd-mix from my local shelter – just for the day. He’s actually being fostered by my favorite person at the shelter, my friend Lynee. Chief was brought to the shelter over a ..read more

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