If your pet vomits up food or has gastric reflux during anesthesia and then breathes it into their lungs, there’s a risk of aspiration pneumonia.
Category: Pet Health
The Painful Truth About Ear Cropping in Dogs
Take it from this vet — ear cropping in dogs is cruel and unnecessary. So why doesn’t the AKC agree?
Surprise, Surprise: Rat Poison and Dogs Don’t Mix
Even after life-threatening emergencies in their pets, some people still think using this toxic stuff around the home is OK. Well, it’s not.
When Your Dog Stops Eating, What Should You Do?
Don’t wait — see the vet right away if your dog is eating poorly or has stopped altogether.
7 Tips for Bandage Care in Pets
A great way to keep your pet’s mind off their bandages? Teach them new tricks and use puzzle feeders.
What Should You Do When You Can’t Reach Your Vet?
First things first: Have a game plan ready well before a true pet emergency strikes.
A Sad Case of Serious Snuffles in a Rabbit
Pasteurella is a bacterial infection affecting the sinuses, which is bad news for rabbits, who can only breath through their nose and not their mouth.
Why Shouldn’t I Pick Up That Stray Cat?
It’s best not to risk it — cats who are unknown to you and your other pets may cause real harm if you come into contact with them.
Why Does My Dog Have a Crusty Nose and Dry, Cracked Paws?
When a dog suffers from nasodigital hyperkeratosis, it’s important to keep their noses and feet moisturized.
Here’s the Truth: Debarking Dogs Is Inhumane
You can use noninvasive training methods to help curb your dog’s excessive barking. You just have to put in the work.