What is the risk of a dog that takes a toad in its mouth? How long does it take for symptoms of envenomation to appear? How to react if this happens to you? And what are the means of the action of the veterinarian? The toad, a very dangerous batrachian for the dogToads are amphibians …
How can a dog get intoxicated with cannabis? What are the toxic doses, and what are the symptoms of cannabis poisoning in dogs? How to react when your dog has eaten cannabis?How can a dog get intoxicated with cannabis?A dog can become intoxicated with cannabis if it accidentally swallows it in the form of:cannabis resin …
What is the risk of a dog who has eaten chocolate? Are all chocolates dangerous for the dog? How to react when your dog has accidentally eaten chocolate?My dog ate chocolate: what are the risks?Most dogs love chocolate and are hopelessly drawn to its sweet taste. Unfortunately, chocolate is one of the very toxic foods …
Has your dog been bitten by a snake? What is he at risk, and what are the first steps to take?Snakebite: is it serious?A snake bite could be serious for your dog if the snake in question was a poisonous snake. In mainland France, only vipers are poisonous.There are mainly two species:the asp viper (Vipera …
What are the risks if your dog has ingested sanitary napkins or tampons? And how to react if this mishap happens to you?My dog ate sanitary napkins or tampons: what are the risks?Some dogs, drawn to the smell of blood, may search the toilet or bathroom trash cans for used sanitary pads too. Gobble them …
In spring or summer, heatstroke quickly happens. On the very sudden onset, it can be fatal to your dog. How to recognize it? How to avoid it? And how to react in the event of heatstroke? All the answers are here.What is heat stroke?Heatstroke is an increase in body temperature, called hyperthermia.To know!A dog’s normal …
Summer is not easy for our doggies. Between the heat, the sea, the sand, the parasites, you will have to be very careful with your four-legged friends.What are the dangers in summer for dogs?The heatProtect your dog from the heat. He should always have a bowl of water at his disposal. Be careful if you …
In the event of an injury to your dog, whether it is a haemorrhage, an injury, whether he is conscious or not, certain actions and precautions should be taken. It is good to know them so that you can save your pooch or avoid making the situation worse. The accidentSuppose your pet cannot move. Whether …
Dogs’ paws are constantly in demand. We regularly change shoes while our companions spend their lives wearing the same soles. So what is a pain in the foot? What to do to protect your pet? How do you know what is hurting your dog?Start by observing its paw. Most of the time, something happened on …
If there is one of the conditions to be aware of when having a large breed or giant breed dog, it is the dilation-torsion syndrome of the stomach (abbreviated as SDTE). Knowing how to prevent it and recognize its symptoms is essential because it is always fatal without emergency surgical treatment in just a few …
The cruciate ligaments are ligaments in the knee joint (also called the stifle in dogs). They firmly stabilize the tibia (the smallest bone in the leg) to the femur (the most prominent bone in the leg). They are inside the joint and therefore are crossed. What is a cruciate ligament rupture? There are two cruciate …
Does your dog have a nasty habit of swallowing anything that comes in his mouth? In canine jargon, this behaviour is called pica (or pecking).Socks, droppings, pieces of plastic, nails, glass, plants, stones. Everything goes with dogs “picavores”. And, eating anything and everything is not safe for the health of your 4-legged friend.What are the …
