Author: Johnson Ranch Animal Clinic

As a general rule, if you are unsure if a food is safe for your dog, please do not feed it to them. Foods extremely toxic to your pet Grapes/raisins Onions Garlic Sugar free gum, or anything with xylitol in it Chocolate Coffee Macadamia nuts Tomatoes Raw dough Anything with oil or grease Foods known

Q: Why is my dog/cat eating grass? A: There are numerous reasons that dogs and cats will eat grass and other plants. Many dogs and cats eat grass and other plants because they just like the taste.   Younger dogs and cats are similar to toddlers and tend to explore their world by putting everything including

Why does my pet keep licking his paws? There are numerous reasons your pet may be licking their paws, including allergies, pain, or anxiety to name a few. If your pet is licking for more than one day, further investigation is warranted. These are the top 5 most common reasons pets may lick their paws:

Dogs bark for many reasons including: – They are excited! – They are nervous or scared – They are giving a warning – They are trying to get the attention of another animal or human – They have a true anxiety disorder Some breeds tend to bark more than others, but even individual pets within

First thing we need to figure out is if this is a medical issue or behavioral, most of the time there is an underlying condition going on. Medical issues Your cat could be suffering from a primary bladder issue such as bladder stones, crystals or even an infection. In addition, medical conditions such as kidney

An itchy pet can be one of the first signs of an underlying allergy. An allergy is essentially the immune system overreacting to an otherwise harmless substance and causing inflammation. Most pets with allergies tend to excessively lick or scratch their ears, paws, groin and/or armpits. Pets can also itch excessively as a sign of