Category Archives: Health Issues

More Dogs Dying From Food

More dogs dying due to consumption of dog food. This time in China.. and the food was supposedly manufactured by an American Company. Continue reading

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Drug Resistant Staph is now attacking our dogs

If you have a dog, you would be a good idea to read this article in the San Francisco Chronicle:  Superbug bits Dog. The article is written by a journalist with personal experience of dealing with the hard facts about … Continue reading

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Raisins are Toxic to Dogs

This information has been going round and round the internet but there are still some dog owners who are missing it!  I confirmed this with my vet and it has also been confirmed by  www.snopes.com Please, please, please don’t let … Continue reading

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Brown Recluse Spider Bites

I have been bitten by a brown recluse and am suffering from the effects of the toxin.  Dog also can have a reaction to bites by this spider.  There are lots of stories and pictures – awful pictures- of the … Continue reading

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Heart Worms in Dogs

I ran across this excellent article on heartworms that I want to share with you. I have always thought that the vets and the drug companies were “hype-ing” up the concern into this condition. I have never given any of … Continue reading

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French Heartworm in Dogs

This is a new one on me! A French Heartworm which has made it to the UK has now appeared in Scotland. Will we be next? Parasite migration signals climate change from PhysOrg.com A parasite that thrives on warm conditions … Continue reading

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Natural Dog Flea Massage

I am always looking for alternative ways to manage fleas and other critters that prey on dogs.  This is an interesting idea.   How to Make a Natural Dog Flea Massage Oil from wikiHow – The How to Manual That … Continue reading

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Cancer and Dogs

The Morris Animal Foundation wants to raise $30 Million to continue funding cancer research in dogs.  Their goal is to raise this money in 5 years.  There are approximately 71 million dogs in the United States.  If everyone gave at least $1.00 in … Continue reading

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New Strain of Dog Parvo

News Flash from the American Veterinary Medical Association: A new strain of parvo has invaded the United States. This strain has been known to infect both puppies and adult dogs. Dogs infected with Parvo Type 2-C have the same symptoms … Continue reading

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