If you need to go away without your pet but your pet requires some extra care then medical pet boarding may be the right option. Here, our Westfield vets discuss the considerations when you need to go away and how medical pet boarding may be suitable for your pet if they require ongoing care and supervision. Finding Pet Care While You Are Away Sometimes you may need to go away … [Read more...]
Enalapril
What is enalapril? Enalapril (brand names: Enacard®, Vasotec®, Glioten®, Lotrial®, Pres®, Renitec®, Reniten®, Xanef®, Epaned®) is an ACE inhibitor used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, or proteinuria (protein in the urine). It is also used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. Its use in cats, dogs, ferrets, and birds to treat certain conditions is ‘off label’ … [Read more...]
Toxic Alert! Do You Know What Negative Thoughts Are Doing To You?
For the most part, an active imagination is as asset and helps us envision success, solutions to problems and fun things to keep us motivated. But of course it can also undercut us and disempower us if we’re not careful. Marcia offers some welcome insight into how we can get a handle on negative thoughts - and disempower them instead! - InPower Editors Where does you mind go … [Read more...]
Poison is Medicine: Has Dzongsar Khyentse Clarified or Muddied the Waters?
Today we have a post by Joanne Clark as a follow up to her last post on Dzongsar Khyentse and nihilism. “In our practice, we may view the guru’s behavior as that of a mahasiddha, but in the conventional world we follow the general Buddhist approach, and if a certain behavior is harmful, we should say so.” HH Dalai Lama, The Foundation of Buddhist Practice Leaving the Boat Too … [Read more...]
What Do Vets Recommend for Dogs with Arthritis?
Your dog’s life is a journey - one you’ve probably enjoyed sharing with him, even though it’s tough to watch him get older. As your dog reaches his golden years, you may notice that he has developed some arthritis. Arthritis is a very common condition in senior pets. More than just getting older, arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that results in chronic pain and loss … [Read more...]
Dog Coughing & Gagging? Here’s What To Do
Coughing is a natural process - it helps to clear irritants like dust, pollen, or mucus from the airway. Occasional coughing in your dog is not a cause for concern. But excessive coughing can be a sign of illness in dogs - such as heart disease, infection, or a breathing obstruction - and some of these ailments can be life-threatening.Read on to learn about the different types … [Read more...]
Full List of Pet Food Recalls as FDA Warns Dog Owners of Salmonella
Several brands of pet food have been recalled after samples tested positive for salmonella.In the past month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued four advisories cautioning pet owners not to feed their dogs and cats certain types of food after finding evidence of salmonella. The recent slew of recalls began on October 12 with certain lots of Darwin's Natural Pet … [Read more...]
Activated Charcoal for Dogs and Cats
If you’ve taken your pet to the veterinarian for ingestion of a toxin, chances are they returned home with black liquid residue around their mouth or even on their paws. This is activated charcoal, a common material used to absorb toxins from pets’ bodies. But while this treatment can be lifesaving, precautions are necessary. What Is Activated Charcoal? Activated charcoal has … [Read more...]
The heart medicine that may have given us Van Gogh’s Starry Night
Digoxin is a drug used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeats known as a “cardiac glycoside”. It is obtained from the leaves of the foxglove plant (Digitalis lanata) and is available in Australian as the brands Lanoxin and Sigmaxin. How it works Digoxin is used in people with heart failure because of its ability to increase the force of heart muscle (myocardial) … [Read more...]
Pain Meds for Dogs: What Can You Give a Dog for Pain?
Tail wags turn to whimpers, playful leaps to listless plops. Your pup's playful spirit is dimmed, replaced by a quiet ache only your eyes can see. Their wag isn't quite as bouncy, their usual bark replaced by a quiet whimper. "What can I give my dog for pain?" you search, worried but determined. This guide is your answer, navigating the world of canine comfort and helping you … [Read more...]