Dear Spicy, My in-laws have picked out a puppy they’d like to adopt. But she is six months old, has been living with the foster family for two to three months (with another dog) and is still not housebroken! That’s not normal, is it? Could there be serious (health) reasons why a dog that age […]
On Valentine’s Day and beyond, chocolate lurks in many homes. It’s a luscious ingredient in candies, cakes, energy bars, and all kinds of other treats. For us, this is terrific. For our dogs, it’s terrible… and potentially fatal. If you suspect your pooch has ingested some of this delicious but dog-deadly substance, here’s some advice […]
by Trisha Lord St. George Beauty abounds on Valentine’s Day, with flowers, ribbons, lighted candles, chocolates, and candies, among other delights. These are all pretty for us, but can be pretty dangerous for our pets. As just one example, when I worked at a veterinary hospital I learned that a common cause of intestinal distress […]
