The humble onion has always seemed the most unlikely of toxins but, it’s true, they can kill both dog and cat. Yet many pet owners have long fed onion-bearing leftovers to dogs with no apparent… Read more
Archive for the ‘diet’ Category
When the Oxidant is Onion, and Effect is Anaemia
Thursday, July 1st, 2010When Protein Turns Toxic: Jesse’s Story
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010Jesse’s story is one of poor genes, devoted pet-owners, and high-end veterinary intervention. It offers insight into the clinical decision-making surrounding management of a rare disease that makes… Read more
DIY Elimination Diet for Dog and Cat
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010Dogs and cats with long-standing skin or gastrointestinal troubles may be suffering food allergy. Once you’ve dispelled the myths surrounding food allergy, you’re ready to test. If you’re… Read more
The 5 Myths of Food Allergies
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010In cats and dogs, like us humans, food allergies are on the rise. Discovery a pet’s long-standing skin, ear, or gastrointestinal problem is due to a single dietary factor, rather than invisible… Read more
Tummy Troubles? What to do…
Saturday, March 6th, 2010Given the secret lives of pets, and their propensity to vacuum up and swallow anything, digestible or inedible, natural or man-made, palatable or not, it’s not unusual for vets to see pets off-colour… Read more
Bad Timing: Vet misadventures at Xmas
Friday, December 25th, 2009Like the tragedy of grandpa throwing a clot while carving the turkey, pets suffer their fair share of Christmas holiday misadventures. Don’t be shy about calling the afterhours vet; half the time… Read more