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When I purchased my first Maltese I didn’t even know what a Maltese was.  A friend I worked with had a Maltese and suggested I consider the breed because Maltese are very low shedding and hypoallergenic. We had a long haired cat at the time that we were having to re-home because I was extremely […]

Porphyrins

The red/brown discoloration in tears comes from porphyrin. Porphyrins are iron containing molecules produced when the body breaks down iron. Porphyrins are excreted through the gastrointestinal tract, urine, saliva, and TEARS! See Article By Carrie Hyde

Suspected liver shunt – Rocky aka Teddy

Rocky was a tiny thing at birth, weighing in at 1 7/8 oz.  He was a determined little guy from the get go and had better suction than most pups his size at birth. I could lift mom with him nursing and he would be hanging by her nipple which amazed me.  I still supplemented […]

Article By Carrie Hyde, The Spaw Pet Life Coach

By Carrie Hyde, The Spaw Pet Life Coach | January 12, 2022 An Important Warning Sign – The Spaw Tear stains are an unsightly problem that affects many dogs. Unfortunately, this issue isn’t just a cosmetic one. Dog tear stains are often a symptom of a larger problem and a significant warning sign owners need […]