Debunking Pet Care

Skin is a target organ for dietary imbalance and food reactions. When nutrition doesn’t meet a dog’s needs—or triggers inflammation—the body often responds with excess oil (sebum) production, creating the sticky yellow “wax” environment where yeast and bacteria thrive.  Food Allergies & Intolerances Food reactions don’t always cause vomiting or diarrhea. If not digestively triggered, some dogs may show skin-only symptoms (can be multiple areas or local with a single symptoms or a combination) Common signs: • Greasy or waxy skin • Yellow flakes or buildup - "Dandruff" • Recurrent ear infections • Itching (especially face, paws, ears, belly) Common dietary triggers: Dairy Wheat  Artificial flavorings or colorants Soy Seasonings Eggs Vegetables ( cucumber, broccoli, spring beans, carrots, sweet potatoes) Fruits (blueberries, strawberries, apple, pumpkin) Beef Chicken   Allergic inflammation → disrupted skin barrier → increased oil → yeast overgrowth  Home-Prepa...

 Toxin ingestion is a common emergency in veterinary medicine, often requiring prompt recognition and intervention to prevent serious outcomes. Some of the most common toxic cases seen in veterinary clinics involving toxic substances such as medications, industrial chemicals, certain foods - grapes and chocolate. There is also instances of toxicoses caused by less widely discussed natural toxins present in the environment that can harm patients. As concerns about environment changes and urban expansion grow, alongside the rise in outdoor activities, animals are increasingly exposed to a variety of environmental toxins.  According to Pet Poison Helpline, mushroom toxicosis represents 1.1 % of toxic cases, making it the fifteenth most common toxin reported in Ontario, while in 2024, plants and fungi toxicosis ranked sixth, according for 8.1% of all cases, based on data from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Harmful algal blooms are also significant source of natural enviro...