Arsenic Poisoning Can Cause Symptoms Within a Few Hours of Ingestion
Arsenic poisoning in pets is a life-threatening medical emergency. To save your pet's life, treatment must be started before symptoms progress.
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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
This Painful, Potentially Dangerous Human Condition Can Affect Your Pet, Too
Humans aren't the only mammals who can suffer from this extremely painful condition. Affecting mostly small breeds, you must be watchful if your pet develops any problem with urination. If any of these five red flags appear, please seek professional help right away.
What's Wrong with Feeding Fresh Food to Your Pet?
Veterinarians are the only health care professionals who think their patients should avoid fresh foods and eat processed convenience food instead. Ever wondered why?
Implant Radioactive Substance, Abandon for Seven Days — Could You Do This to Your Pet?
Surprisingly, this is the traditional veterinarian's treatment of choice for this now-epidemic condition. If caught in its early stages, there’s a kinder, gentler approach with a secondary backup solution that can reverse the problem for good.
Dogs Often Do This Just Before Snapping or Biting
Can you spot the tipoffs? Body language tells some of the story, but not all. While it's natural in the wild, it's simple to prevent in your home. And it could save a scary scenario and trip to the ER, for your people or pets. Take this pre-emptive action today.
Eight Myths That Can Make These Dogs Sad and Lonely
Common misconceptions about these dog breeds can leave them wanting love and attention. They may think people don't trust them, or don't think they actually want affection and cuddling. How many of these persistent but false myths do you believe?
Watch Out for This Breaking Food Fad That Can Pummel Your Pet's Health
Make no mistake, these researchers hope you'll fall for this new food fad that's being tested by eight unfortunate Beagles, nine unlucky cats, and for some unknown reason, a few fish. Fall for it, and your pet's long-term prospects may be doomed.
Why Has Veterinary Care Become So Expensive?
It used to be that animal companions were cheap to keep. But no more. Pet owners expecting help in providing an excellent quality of life for their pet, are increasingly shocked over how much it costs to do so today. Why have things changed so and is there anything you can do about it?
Does Your Pet Exhibit This Odd Symptom? Watch for Heart Disease
You'd probably never guess this one on your own. But if your dog does this in the morning, evening, or when rising from a sitting or reclining position, see your vet. Especially if combined with these other key symptoms. Cats show some, but not all, of these same symptoms.
