Is it realistic to give to a small spaniel mixed breed DOG, a glucosamine/chondroitin product which has been formulated for EQUINE use? LB, New Jersey
Dear LB
Regular readers of this blog are probably tired of me covering this topic, but as long as I’m still getting questions about it, I’m still going to answer them.
You’ve probably [...]
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Canine Joint Supplements- How Much Glucosamine is Too Much?
Why Are Most Dogs’ Eyes Brown?
My daughter wants to know why most dogs’ eyes are brown. TH, Michigan
Dear TH,
For help with this question I turned to my ophthalmology instructor in vet school, Ralph Hamor, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO, Clinical Associate Professor of the Comparative Ophthalmology Service of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Here’s his reply:
Dr. Lydia Gray Installed as President of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
What a whirlwind weekend! It all started Thursday with an ISVMA board meeting followed by dinner at Jim’s Steakhouse in Peoria, IL. Imagine my surprise when the waitress read off our three choices for entrees: ribeye steak, orange roughy, or Chicken a la Lydia!
Then it was Friday, and time for the Equine Neurology Wet Lab [...]
Should Dogs Eat Horse Treats?
I’ve noticed that a couple of barn dogs like to eat HoofSnax or FlaxSnax if they are left within reach. I’ve wondered if the biotin if the HoofSnax would hurt the dogs in any way. Also I’ve noticed that the horses love dog Milkbones too. Would there be any problems with feeding the occasional horse [...]
Adopting a Dog
What advice would you give someone looking to adopt a dog? What considerations should be included? FG, California
Dear FG,
Kudos to you for wanting to adopt a dog from a shelter! What a great time of year to provide a dog with a new family too, as October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month.
I went to the American Society [...]
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