Rawhide is everywhere. This ubiquitous dog chew treat is found in every size, shape, flavor, and color in almost every pet supply store in the country. It’s promoted as an “all-natural” treat that helps clean your dog’s teeth while keeping him entertained for hours. Therefore, it must be safe, right? Well…not so much. In the […]
The 4 Most Common Causes of Vomiting in Cats
Every cat guardian recognizes “the sound.” You know, the one your poor kitty makes as she is about to deliver from the depths of her stomach a precious little bundle of…vomit. Yes, it’s not the most glamorous topic. But vomiting in cats is not only stressful for us (why do cats miraculously seem to always […]
He Ate WHAT?!
Anyone who has shared life with a pet knows that our furry companions are capable of ingesting some pretty incredible things. While working in small animal practice, I witnessed several interesting objects being pulled out of the stomach and small intestine of dogs and cats – toys, dishtowels, pantyhose, rocks, needles and thread, even a […]