The chronic GI upset dog An “on-and-off diarrhea with the following hallmarks: “Seems to be fine when on medicine but as soon as the dog goes off, it’s back.” “If we give anything out of the ordinary it triggers diarrhea.” “She never had this before <insert date>” Mostly diarrhea rather than vomiting. The dogs act…
Precautions When Using Salt to Treat White Spot and Fish Diseases
https://youtu.be/pRpfYw7Gf1w The above video deals with some precautions about using salt. It's practically impossible to end up in trouble with it – but there are times when I'd be “Ehhhhh not so much” on it. Practically ALWAYS when treating White Spot disease (Ick) (Ich) but for most everything else, Formalin Malachite Green is usually better….
Questions About Dog Adoption and Fish White Spot or Hexamita Answered Free.
You can ask these questions and more and Dr Johnson will answer FROM HIS PUBLISHED WORKS. This means that A.I. scours everything he's written and puts it into an answer on his website. It's artificial intelligence applied, BUT at least it comes from valid information and not a patch work of random Internet articles. Does…
Dr Erik Johnson Provides Downloads, Videos, Articles and Web pages Galore on Social Media
On almost every Social Media platform you can find me at @erikjohnsondvm My intent is to provide NO CLICKBAIT, and that each and every post, video or web page I link will leave you better informed, improved or with a better resource regarding you and your pet dog, cat, fish or pond. Honestly, there's not…
Astaxanthin, Resveratrol, and Turmeric for Dogs
These doses are based on averages given in the literature for doses WELL UNDER the doses that caused GI upset. All three compounds are GRAS and the resveratrol was not associated with ANY of the compounds in grapes that cause problems in canines. At all. The chart has “doses” that are based on the ability…
Toxicity of Shamrock Plants to Dogs and Cats
Shamrock plants, often bought near St. Patrick's Day as gifts, are considered lucky but pose a threat to pets. If ingested, these three-leaved plants, also known as wood sorrel, can be toxic to cats, dogs, or horses due to soluble oxalate salts in the leaves. Unlike harmless clover, shamrock plants, usually grown indoors or in…
Dogs With This Condition Should Be Fasted
My dog is picky and sometimes won’t even eat. How do I get him to eat if he’s not hungry? ———||———-||———- This is a great question because it calls on a specific answer created under certain circumstances. That is, a great paragraph that addresses “not eating” in dogs from all walks of life. “Not eating”…
It’s election season, and we need to beware our news!
“A frothed-up, agitated consumer checks their feed OFTEN and spends increased time commenting and sharing.“ Facebook sells advertising, and needs you “on” as long as possible. Facebook learns what you like, and what you read. If you read conspiracy theories, you will quickly be loaded up. If you read about how “The Other Party” is…
Breakthrough in Feeding Dogs and Cats
People have struggled with the weight of their dogs, and CATS especially for a long time. Putting a cat on a “diet” usually fails because the cats pester the owners while they try to sleep. Finally the owner gives up and decides “FINE STAY FAT” With dogs, your family can double feed, over pour, mis-measure…
How Much Should I Feed My Dog?
Badlands Ranch Beef & Salmon diet. That diet is interesting because it’s not the usual low-carb spread, it’s 30% protein and over 20% carbs. It’s fine as long as feeding that achieves a Body Condition Score of (BCS) BCS = 4-minus What’s a BCS 4 Minus? See: https://drjohnson.com/bcs/ Since that particular diet is 440c/cup…