If you spend any time around animals, you have likely used some version of these phrases. Pets and livestock may nibble plants in their environment for a variety of reasons, including curiosity, boredom, nutritional deficiency, compulsive behavior, or because they simply like the taste. Although most snacking on the sidewalk, grazing in the garden, or foraging over the fence is relatively harmless (with maybe an upset stomach), ingestion of certain plants should be treated as medical emergencies. Dr.
Dogs with diabetes mellitus do not produce adequate amounts of insulin, or their body can’t respond to the insulin they are making, or a combination of both.
Dogs and cats often manifest their allergies in their skin, ears, eyes, and anal glands. The three main causes of allergies are fleas, food, and environmental.
This lecture covers overheating, heat stroke, foxtails, and more. Learn how to keep your dogs in the best health possible throughout the summer and beyond.