Serotonin Syndrome in Dogs and Cats
Serotonin syndrome is a serious drug reaction to medications that build up high levels of serotonin in the body. A chemical that the body produces naturally, serotonin is needed for
Senior Dog Health Issues
Aging is a natural process, not a disease. Just like people, dogs go through both mental and physical changes as they age. The muzzles of most older dogs turn gray
Scottie Cramp in Dogs
Scottie cramp is a neurological disorder that temporarily affects a dog’s ability to move their limbs. The disorder has sudden episodes immediately following times of stress or exercise, lasting about
Schnauzer Comedone Syndrome
What is Schnauzer comedone syndrome? In Schnauzer comedone syndrome, dogs develop multiple comedones (blackheads) on the back and neck. These small skin bumps develop when a pore, the skin’s opening
Sanitizing and Disinfecting the Environment after Parvovirus in Dogs
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus. Young, old, unvaccinated, or immune-compromised dogs are particularly susceptible. Parvo, as it is typically called, or CPV, lives well in the environment, both
Salmon Poisoning in Dogs
Salmon poisoning is also known as salmon disease, salmon poisoning disease (SPD), and Neorickettsia helminthoeca infection. It is an acute, and often fatal, infectious disease of dogs, coyotes, and foxes of the
Salivary Mucocele in Dogs and Cats
A salivary mucocele, also known as a salivary gland mucocele or sialocele, is a swollen area associated with saliva (spit) leaking from a salivary gland into surrounding tissues. It can be caused by
Rattlesnake Bites in California
First, Some Venomous Snake Terminology Venomous Snakes Venomous animals secrete toxic substances that they use to immobilize and potentially kill their prey. There are many venomous animals including spiders, stinging
Rat Poison’s Effect on Dogs and Cats
The EPA has been at odds with Reckitt Benckiser (the makers of d-CON) since 1999 when they began seriously scrutinizing the risks of rat poison products to pets, children, and
Rat Poison (Bromethalin-Based) in Dogs and Cats
The War Against Rodents Rodent control has been paramount in human civilization for centuries if not millennia. Wild rodents consume our crops, destroy our fabric and paper products, bring disease,