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Xylitol – Deadly Chewing Gum!
Xylitol is a sugar substitute used in many products today. Particularly diabetic foods (especially baked goods), gums, candies, drinks and low-calorie chocolate products. In humans it will not cause insulin release and it seems to have some effect at reducing the incidence of dental caries. This is why it is...
Drat! I broke a nail!
Drat! I broke a nail… Before I became a vet, broken nails always seemed like a bit of a tempest in that proverbial teapot. I mean, c’mon Mom, how bad can it be that the manicure will be less than perfect for a few weeks? Drama Queen! For a dog,...
Puppy Nutrition
For the basics in dog nutrition please read the Canine Nutrition article we have posted. For most of us it makes obvious sense that you need to feed a growing puppy differently from they way that you feed a full grown dog. Will a puppy survive and grow on adult...
Melamine Warning
Here is the latest update we have from the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association on the melamine issue: Follow-up notice: Chicken Jerky Treats Suspected of Causing Toxic Reaction in Dogs Several weeks ago, OVMA posted a notice in Newshound regarding a call we received from a member concerning three small dogs...
