Veterinary

Review of Bags for Flying Dogs In Cabin

Posted by on July 14, 2012 at 9:44 pm

Every since I got Trip, I’ve been interested in flying with my dogs. Trip is a small Sheltie, and while larger then some of the toy breeds that commonly fly, is not so large as to cause any real issues when traveling. She has flown numerous times on several different airlines, and we’ve really never […]

Bad Things to Eat, Part 2

Posted by on July 11, 2012 at 12:36 pm

So, there’s a list a mile long of things your dog shouldn’t be eating, but here’s one you might not be aware of–sugarfree gum. Sugarfree gum contains an artificial sweetener called xylitol, which can be life-threatening to dogs if ingested.  The toxic dose is fairly low, so even a few pieces of gum can be […]

Bad Things to Eat, Part 1

Posted by on June 27, 2012 at 8:00 am

Everyone knows that chocolate is bad for dogs. But there are a lot of things out there that you might not know about, that are much more deadly. One of these is a plant called the Sago Palm. Sago palms, or Cycads, are a very popular ornamental plant. They are EXTREMELY prevalent in Texas–you will […]