Diet and Dementia A scale to assess level of dementia and also, a discussion of some nutrition that has been shown to ameliorate some of the signs. For real. The article is…
Category: Client Education
Comments, research, notes and documents intended to educate clients regarding patient conditions
Magnesium
Magnesium for Dogs – Hypermagnesemia or Hypomagnemia How much magnesium does a dog need? Where do they noramally get that? Does a vegetarian dog get any at all? How can you “give”…
Zinc
Zinc for Dogs – Zinc deficiency and Zinc Toxicosis. How to use Zinc in dogs and what a lack of that looks like. Skin problems are sometimes linked to Zinc, in part….
Farting
Dog Farts – Using Gas-X for that. Sure, you can call it “passing gas” or “Flatus” or half a dozen other funny things. But it’s farting. Everyone knows that word. Stop it…
Grapes
Grapes and Dogs, Is it a Big Deal? Short answer: Yes. But the “why” is interesting and grapes are no where near the epidemic they make it out to be on television….
Knucklebones
Youtube Video on Knucklebones shows how to prepare a knucklebone so it doesn’t make such a mess. Also shows you what it actually is, and fills you in on the background, where…
Conjunctivitis
Red eyes – conjunctivitis in dogs and cats When a dog comes in for a “check eye” visit my mind immediately worries about a corneal ulcer / scratch. That is the FIRST…
Proin
PPA, Phenylpropanolamine We use this for “leakers” which are dogs with relaxed (too relaxed) urethral muscles allowing them to leak urine especially when sleeping. Dogs get up from a urine/wet spot. Used…
rabies
Why Is A Rabies Shot Important For ALL Pets? I don’t ACTUALLY believe your 17 year old indoor Pomeranian is going to go all Rabid like Ol’ Yeller. Nope. Most old timers…
time
Is It Time? A document that (based on 22 years experience) provides a stone-cold, objective assessment of your dog or cat’s health and condition to illuminate whether it’s time to consider putting…