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 […]
Ask a Vet: Does Trifexis Really Kill Dogs?
This article is straight from Dogster.com A while ago I was speaking with my editor at Dogster. I mentioned that I would like to write a piece on canine Internet rumors and how to detect them. These rumors are common. They also have a great deal in common with each other. Most canine Internet rumors […]
Preventives – Heart worms, Fleas & Ticks
I continue to mention to all puppy owners that I come in contact with that I don’t recommend Trifexis because of all the bad publicity I have heard associated with it. In my research and reading through this article it leads you to think there is not a direct link to all the complaints against […]
Tear & Saliva Stain Solution
I truly believe that for some Maltese some just stain more than others and no matter what you try you aren’t going to stop the staining. If you are dedicated I feel you can reduce the stain by cleaning the face several times a day but for some, they may never totally overcome it. Red […]
Food and More
While there are so many food options to choose from I try to pick a higher end food line that gives my pets complete nutrition and also being mindful of ingredients that are likely to cause allergies. Over the 20 plus years of breeding I have fed Royal Canin, Nutrisource and now Pawtree. I decided […]
Trimming Nails
I am a self taught groomer for my Maltese and by no means am I a professional. If I can do it then so can you. I think back at how I used to play with baby dolls and Barbie Dolls and how many times I would cut their hair and ruin it. Grooming a […]
Pet Fooled
If you want to learn more about pet foods I encourage you to watch this video. I found it on Amazon Prime and if you watch it with commercials there is no charge for the movie.
Titer Test
What are titers for immunizations? A titer test is a measure of the antibodies in the blood, providing a check of disease immunity. The results of a titer test then allow a clinician to determine whether a vaccination is required. A titer test involves a simple blood draw. How long is a titer test good […]
