
Benadryl, also known by its generic name, diphenhydramine, is one of the few over-the-counter drugs that veterinarians routinely have owners administer at home. While Benadryl is generally well tolerated by dogs and has a wide safety margin,...
Read More ›How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Giardia in Dogs What is Giardia? Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a protozoan parasite Giardia duodenalis. “Giardia is a simple one-celled parasitic species; it is not a worm, bacteria, or...
Read More ›It takes just one bite from a mosquito that’s infected with heartworm larvae to jeopardize your pet’s health and welfare. And if your pet becomes infected, heartworm disease is often debilitating and can be fatal if it’s not...
Read More ›Is Your Pet at Risk for Diabetes? Similar to humans, dogs and cats can get diabetes and there are also two different types. The form in which a pet has absolutely no insulin is called Type I Diabetes (the inability to produce insulin). The...
Read More ›What pet should you get? A cat? A dog? A hedgehog? And, of course, every kid wants a pony! When you choose a pet, you accept responsibility for the health and welfare of another living thing. You’re making a promise to care for your pet for...
Read More ›Knowing that your dog is in pain is upsetting. Keeping your pet pain-free is crucial to maintaining his or her quality of life. It's understandable that you want to do anything to provide pain relief as soon as possible. Don’t give...
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