Debunking Pet Care

  Remember to always check ingredients even though a product is labeled natural, vegan, or no salt doesn't mean there are no toxic ingredients for your pet. Check the ingredient list  what is an ingredient list ?  This list you can find on all products that are boxed and packaged or placed in containers. Both human and pet food or treats you can look at this list you see if it has what you need or what you want to avoid.   The importance of accurate knowledge, if your knowledge is based on a trends, false claims, or a neighbors chances are no matter how many ingredient lists you read you may end up choosing something unhealthy or dangerous for your pet. That being said it is the up to the most importance that your knowledge is accurate and based on reliable information.  Onion, Garlic, Chive, and Leek Toxicity in Dogs What a tantalizing aroma…onions, garlic, chives, and leeks sizzling in a pan. This combination of kitchen herbs is the basis of many culinary...

  Whether floppy ears or standing up, this is your dog's ear structure.  1.  Pinna in simple terms the Ear flap  2. Vertical Canal - This is the area where you place ear medication/ clean out ear debris 3. Horizontal Canal- This is the area you massage after the medication has been placed  4 . Tympanic membrane - Is a membrane which protects the inner part and functionality of the ear, when ear infections occur veterinarians always check for this part to be intact. If this membrane has broken the application of medication can damage the hearing system and cause severe pain to the inner ear. A different approach to the treatment of the ear problem is required if the tympanic membrane is broken.  5 -11. Inner ear & Auditory system

 

  With this information I hope that as a responsible owner you get a better perspective and come to have more appreciation for what your Veterinary team does for your pet. If your looking to get a brachycephalic pet, I hope this helps you get better informed on what your breed requires past the aesthetic aspect of them.