Can dogs be allergic to peanut butter?
In my practice, we have often had clients use peanut butter to give oral medication. Peanut butter works well because it sticks to the pills and makes it more difficult for the dog to pick out the pill and spit it out. However, I advise clients to use peanut butter in small quantities to give medication or to put in interactive dog toys (such as Kong toys).
Peanut butter is high in fat and could cause intestinal problems, such as vomiting or diarrhea, for dogs that have very sensitive intestinal systems. Excessive fat, in
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by Dena B. Baker DVM February 9th, 2011 | Ask the Vet
Allergies in the Air
by Jane Wangersky November 9th, 2009 | Cats, Dogs
There are disabilities that make a person need the help of an animal – and disabilities that require a person to stay away from animals. At least, that will be true if the Canadian Transportation Agency decides to count allergies as a disability.
The question has come up because of Air Canada’s and WestJet’s recent decisions to allow small pets in the cabins of its planes. The CTA is looking into complaints against the two airlines and may end up ordering them to put all animals except service animals back in the cargo bay. (more...)
The question has come up because of Air Canada’s and WestJet’s recent decisions to allow small pets in the cabins of its planes. The CTA is looking into complaints against the two airlines and may end up ordering them to put all animals except service animals back in the cargo bay. (more...)
