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Grapes Raisins and Kidney Failure in Dogs
You have a healthy, happy young dog. All of a sudden you notice that your dog feels really sick and is urinating a lot. You rush to the veterinary clinic, looking for an answer. Your veterinarian starts asking questions to get a good history, and starts running tests. Blood work and analysis of urine seems to indicate that your dog is in acute kidney failure. How did that happen? Your veterinarian asks questions- is there any chance your dog got into anti-freeze? No. Lilies? No. Grapes? Yes.
There are a number of different toxins that can cause acute kidney failure in an otherwise healthy dog. Many drugs can predispose dogs to this condition.
Overfeeding Fish
Overfeeding is the number one cause of fish loss, and it’s not hard to see why. It is easy to forget how small our pet fish really are, and the fact that their appetites are not the same as ours. …
Asking your Vet Questions – Pet tip 231
Bringing your pet to see the veterinarian can be stressful on your pet but it can also be stressful on you the pet owner. This is especially true if you are going to see the vet to deal with a …
Guide Dogs
Most dogs are just household pets but some dogs, such as police dogs, sled dogs, and guide dogs, work for a living. Guide dogs are far different than your average couch potato dog. They are constantly moving and experiencing new …
First Aid for Dogs
First aid for dogs – K-9 FIRST AID
By Adela Morris & Shay Cook
This information is only a guide for giving first aid to a dog. It is not intended to replace veterinary care, but to give FIRST AID …
Rabbits and Hay
Rabbits are attractive pets – they’re friendly, cute, and low maintenance. Rabbits are suitable for many ages, in big cities or the country, for both new pet owners and those dedicated to rabbits. However, rabbits are not the same as …
GPS Systems for Cats and Dogs
GPS or global positioning systems are everywhere these days. These pieces of hardware track your exact location on a portable device by sending and receiving information about your location via satellite. One of the more common uses for these devices …
Peanut Butter Cookies
Dog treat recipe – Peanut Butter Cookies – From Better Food for Dogs
NB: This recipe is for doggie treats. It should not constitute the primary diet of your dog, and is not suitable for cats.
Makes about 1 lb …
