Symptoms of chocolate poisoning in dogs includes excessive thirst (polydipsia), vomiting, diarrhea, hyperexcitability, cardiac arrhythmia, tremors, and seizures. Theobromine (the compound in chocolate that is toxic to dogs) is slow to digest. For that reason, you might not see any symptoms up to 24 hours after ingestion. The more likely scenario would have you seeing …
It’s that time of year when pet owners are questioning whether acorns are bad for dogs. You go out to enjoy a walk with your pooch and the next thing you know he/she has swallowed an acorn. The quick answer is that acorns are toxins to dogs. However, dogs eating acorns isn’t necessarily a black …
Ticks are commonly found in tall grasses and are considered endemic on the west and east coast of North America. Read this post to learn more about tick prevention, treatment options for Lyme Disease in dogs, how to safely remove ticks, and the best way to prevent infected ticks from spreading disease to your pets. …