Macadamia nut poisoning in dogs have symptoms of vomiting, ataxia, weakness, tremors, fever, hypothermia, and depression. Some cases are mild and typically non-fatal, showing only a few symptoms, and resolve themselves within 48 hours. However, there are serious cases involving constant shaking, high fever, and an inability to walk. If you [...]
Sit, Shake - Pet Paw Preference Left or right paw, which one does your dog prefer? One of the first things we learn as kids is whether we are left handed, right handed, or ambidextrous. Which hand is the most comfortable to manipulate and write with becomes almost immediately obvious, even [...]
Dog Nail Biting Dog nail biting wasn't really talking about your dog biting your nails! Pretty cute though! It's when you hear this chomping and crunching coming from your dog actually chewing on their toe nails. Nail biting is not an attractive habit for humans and is not a healthy habit [...]
When dining with friends and family, sometimes we feed our pets under the table to share our delicious meal. It seems cute to watch them beg for a scrap or two but this can often do more harm than good. Table scraps usually consist of leftover food that we will [...]
Featuring Finn. During the summer months people tend to spend much more time outdoors for recreation. Our fur babies are often the first to leap out the door with equal enthusiasm to spend time with us at the park, the beach, hiking trails, and long distance road trips. Knowing [...]
The pancreas is an organ located on the right side of the abdomen next to the stomach that produces enzymes to assist in food digestion, and insulin production to regulate blood sugar and glucose. The digestive enzymes are secreted into the small intestine, and the hormones enter the bloodstream. When the [...]
Imagine how your teeth would look and feel if you didn’t brush them daily. The same principles apply to your cat’s teeth. Just like humans, our furry friends require regular dental examinations to stay healthy and happy throughout their lives. Every pet has different needs when it comes to their [...]
Now is the perfect time to trim down your pet’s long hair to help them cope with the blazing, oppressive heat of summer. Unfortunately, many pet owners do not make informed decisions concerning grooming their furry friends. Professional groomer, Shannon McKinney at Whitworth Animal Clinic, can offer advice on what’s best [...]
Most pet owners show their furry friends love by purchasing plenty of toys, nutritious food, treats, a warm bed and much more. Another way to show your pet just how much you love them is to vaccinate and immunize on a scheduled basis for optimal health. The proper vaccinations will keep [...]
Featuring Otis. Believe it or not, dogs are not the only pets that drool. Cats have been known to drool for a number of reasons. Some cats drool and can’t really control it, its part of who they are. Other cats drool for very specific reasons including illness. Charles [...]
