In Your Own Yard: Dogs and Poisonous Mushrooms
Dr. Jason Nicholas/Preventive VetI know I already highlighted an article on this topic. But during this time, we keep tripping over all kinds of mushrooms everywhere. This is the season for them to thrive. Some of those I can recognize as poisonous. Most of them I have no idea. I have even seen one that looks like an autumn leaf. I kid you not. I keep Cookie away from all of them. Whether I know they are poisonous and I am not sure - it's always best to err on side of caution.
Dr. Nicholas' advice is to clear them from the yard. While I cannot practially do that having 80 acres of it, and surrounded by more bush on all sides, I do concur that any "normal" size yard should be mushroom-free safe zone.
Parasite Myth: Ticks Fall From Trees
Dr. Susan Little/CAPCHave you ever heard this myth? Do ticks fall from the trees? Find out what you can actually expect from ticks.
If Your Pet Suddenly Yelps, This May Be Why
Dr. Karen Becker/Mercola Healthy PetsWe are no strangers to myofascial pain. Jasmine had issues with it, and after her injury, Cookie had an issue with it as well. She had trigger points all over. It's actually quite common but often missed.
You can check Susan Davis' article on myofascial trigger points here.
Trigger points can be caused by acute injury but also as a result of overuse and muscle imbalance. Unaddressed, these can develop into a chronic, progressive problem.
Check out Dr. Becker's thoughts on myofascial pain.
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