In short, hydrogen peroxide is generally safe to use on dogs. It has the same effect as when used on human beings, it disinfects bacteria but also kills healthy skin cells. There are several common use cases for hydrogen peroxide on dogs such as cleaning wounds, inducing vomiting, and cleaning out a dog's ear. However, there are several caveats that you should be aware of … [Read more...]
Puppy Tooth Broke Off. What Should I do?
Chances are you were playing rope tug with your dog and a puppy tooth broke off. Alternatively, maybe your dog was chewing something hard like a rock and a puppy tooth broke off. It can be quite startling at first to see a sharp puppy tooth on the floor, but chances are you shouldn't worry too much. Puppies go through the teething process for a reason and will eventually … [Read more...]
My dog ate a condom. What should I do?
Any foreign object definitely has the ability to be hazardous when consumed by a dog, especially condoms given their elasticity and unwillingness to be digested. Ultimately, it highly depends on the size of the dog compared to the item whether or not you should be worried. For instance, a large Golden Retriever might be fine to pass the condom while other dogs like a … [Read more...]