Ben Character, DVM, reviews the risks of dogs getting in the water in this Q & A. He says there are five major infectious organisms considered as waterborne. He also references chemical runoff. While this e-blast targets hunting dog owners, the warnings are similar for urban animals. Water features are common in suburbia and on golf courses. While pretty, they may not be … [Read more...]
Calcium important to canine health
Dr. Ben Character positions calcium as an important component of canine physiology. Veterinary hospital teams will enjoy this article. It is also good information for clinic websites or newsletters. Source: The Retriever Journal, February/March 2016. (direct link unavailable) Calcium is involved with muscle contraction, nerve conduction, coagulation, phosphorus regulation, … [Read more...]
Red urine
Winter snowfall makes changes in urine color easier to spot. Dr Ben Character, DVM, walks through what changes in urine color mean and what to do about it in this issue. Source: The Retriever Journal, December/January 2015, page 32. (direct link unavailable) The more common cause of red colored urine is the presence of blood – and in this case whole blood vs. just the … [Read more...]