Skunk spray toxicosis causes a reaction similar to the damage that onions and garlic can do in dogs, and it can even be fatal.
About Dr. Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ
Dr. Phil Zeltzman is a traveling, board-certified veterinary surgeon around Allentown, Pennsylvania. His interests include all aspects of soft tissue, orthopedic, cancer, reconstructive and neurosurgery, as well as physical therapy and emergency cases. He is a certified surgeon for the Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), has a strong interest in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity, and his newest endeavor is stem cell therapy. Dr. Zeltzman is a Certified Veterinary Journalist, award-winning author and a prolific speaker. He recently co-wrote Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound, about weight loss in dogs and humans. He also writes a (free) weekly, award-winning newsletter for true dog and cat lovers, available at DrPhilZeltzman.com. It is read in all 50 states (and Washington, D.C.), as well as more than 40 other countries. Read more: About Pets Adviser
3 Pet Poison Emergencies That Were Entirely Avoidable
April 11, 2013 by 4 Comments
Do you know how to keep your pet away from toxins? Dr. Phil Zeitzman, DVM, shares three pet poison emergencies and what you can learn from these stories.
3 Ways That Pet Owners Drive Their Surgeon Crazy
March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If your pet needs surgery or has just had an operation, take a look at (and try to avoid) these three ways that pet owners drive their surgeon crazy.
35% of Veterinarians Say the Pharmacy Has Altered Their Prescription
February 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
Attention pet owners: Please be careful when taking advice from your human pharmacist without talking to your pet’s veterinarian first.
3 More Huge Mistakes that Pet Owners Make
September 21, 2012 by 1 Comment
Several weeks ago, I listed my personal list of the top 5 biggest mistakes that pet owners make. Well, I’m not done yet. Here are 3 more HUGE mistakes.
Xylitol Poisoning in Pets: Know the Facts
August 23, 2012 by 4 Comments
These days, animal poison control centers receive thousands of calls across North America about accidental xylitol poisoning in pets. Read this fact sheet.
Prevent Heat Stroke in Dogs and Cats
July 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Heat stroke is the silent killer in pets. Every summer, countless dogs and cats die. These tragic deaths are entirely preventable.
