Pet Health Articles
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Essential oils are concentrated liquids containing volatile organic compounds derived from plants. Many liquid potpourri products and essential oils are poisonous to dogs, including oil of cinnamon, citrus, pennyroyal, peppermint, pine, sweet birch, tea tree (melaleuca), wintergreen, and ylang ylang. Both ingestion and skin exposure can be toxic.
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Estriol (brand name Incurin) is a natural estrogen used to treat urinary incontinence and other diseases responsive to estrogen in dogs. Estriol is given by mouth in the form of a tablet or a compounded capsule, liquid, tablet, or chewable tablet.
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Female cats have their first estrous (reproductive or heat) cycle when they reach puberty (sexual maturity). Each cycle consists of several stages; the stage called estrus refers to when the female can become pregnant. This handout explains the cycle stages and signs.
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Female dogs have their first estrous (reproductive or heat) cycle when they reach puberty (sexual maturity). Each cycle consists of several stages; the stage called estrus refers to when the female can become pregnant. This handout explains the cycle stages and signs.
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Estrus (heat) begins when a female dog reaches sexual maturity and occurs about twice per year, although it varies from dog to dog. From the beginning of a female’s estrus period, she will be attractive to male dogs, though she will usually not be receptive or allow mating until seven to ten days into her cycle. The time of mating is extremely critical and it is highly recommended to have your female tested to determine the optimal days for breeding.
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Ethylene glycol is the active ingredient in antifreeze. It is a sweet-tasting, odorless liquid that can also be found in some windshield de-icing agents, hydraulic brake fluid, motor oils, solvents, paints, film processing solutions, wood stains, inks, and printer cartridges. Ethylene glycol is poisonous to cats and a tiny amount can result in severe poisoning.
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Ethylene glycol is the active ingredient in antifreeze. It is a sweet-tasting, odorless liquid that can also be found in some windshield de-icing agents, hydraulic brake fluid, motor oils, solvents, paints, film processing solutions, wood stains, inks, and printer cartridges. Ethylene glycol is poisonous to dogs and a tiny amount can result in severe poisoning.
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Horses are kept for many different reasons including athletic competition, breeding, pleasure riding and companionship.
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Maintaining open and honest communication with your veterinary healthcare team throughout your cat's life creates a foundation for effective communication when the cat's life draws to a close. Your veterinarian can clarify any medical implications of your dog's disease that may suggest that euthanasia should be considered.
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Maintaining open and honest communication with your veterinary healthcare team throughout your dog's life creates a foundation for effective communication when the dog's life draws to a close. Your veterinarian can clarify any medical implications of your dog's disease that may suggest that euthanasia should be considered.