Posts by Bill Lynch

Can Dogs Have Almond Milk? Dogs can occasionally drink unsweetened, unflavored almond milk, which is lactose-free and therefore, less likely to cause an allergic reaction than dairy milk. Depending on the almond-to-water ratio, almond milk can be a higher-fat treat for dogs. Avoid letting your dog drink almond milk regularly. Instead, think of it as…

Heimlich Maneuver for Dogs What to do if your dog is choking? Here’s how to perform the doggy Heimlich maneuver plus how to keep your dog from choking on toys and treats in the first place. If your small dog is choking, stand and hold your dog with his back against your stomach, holding him…

10 Summer Dog Walking Tips By Gina Phillips, DVM Petmd.com IN THIS ARTICLE Consider the Time of Day During the summer season, it’s critical to take extra precautions when walking your dog. Dogs can be subject to heatstroke and other related illnesses including dehydration, paw pad burns, and even sunburn. Therefore, it’s important to keep them safe and comfortable during your…

Help! My Dog Ate a Battery! Aside from choking, dogs who ate or chewed on a battery are at risk for serious health issues from the toxic metals. Contact your veterinarian or poison control immediately. Don’t wait for symptoms to pop up after your dog ate a battery. Batteries are a choking hazard and have…

Wellness Plans for Dogs By Ashley Mandeville, LVT Petmd.com Preventive care is not only the first step, but absolutely vital to helping your pets live their very best, healthiest life. When you keep up with regular wellness exams and routine vaccines, screenings, and bloodwork, the vet is more likely to catch health concerns early on. For…

8 Common Types of Dog Tumors Treatment options vary depending on whether your dog’s tumor is benign or malignant. Here are descriptions of the eight most common types of dog tumors with pictures and early detection tips. Here is a picture of a histiocytoma dog tumor, a fast growing, benign tumor typically found in younger…

How to Choose a Good Dog Food With so many good dog foods to choose from today, pick the right one for your dog by personalizing it for his age, size, activity level, weight and health needs, plus taste and texture preferences. Want to know the perfect good dog food for your pup? Consult a…

Seasonal Allergies in Dogs By Michelle Diener, DVM Petmd.com What Are Seasonal Allergies in Dogs? Dogs can be allergic to various things in the environment, such as pollen from trees and grass. If a dog displays allergy symptoms only during certain seasons, such as spring and fall, a seasonal allergy rather than a year-round allergy is…

Are You Feeding Your Dog the Right Amount? By Jennifer Coates, DVM Petmd.com One of the best ways to keep dogs healthy is to feed them the right amount of a high-quality dog food. Feeding your dog too much or not enough can have certain health consequences. Here’s why it matters and what you can do to…

Help! My Dog Ate a Battery! Aside from choking, dogs who ate or chewed on a battery are at risk for serious health issues from the toxic metals. Contact your veterinarian or poison control immediately. Don’t wait for symptoms to pop up after your dog ate a battery. Batteries are a choking hazard and have…