Metaldehyde poisoning (snail poison) in dogs – warning signs and help
As the name suggests, snail/slug poison is used to keep slugs and snails out of the garden. As soon as they have ingested the poison, they are doomed to die.…
Heartworm disease in Portugal. A daily risk that can be avoided.
Heartworm disease in dogs is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by foot-long worms known as heartworms. These worms live in the heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels of…
Leishmaniasis in Dogs: An Overview
Leishmaniasis is a serious disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, which can affect various mammals, including dogs. This condition is particularly prevalent in areas where sand flies,…
Pine Caterpillar warning: danger for dogs
Venom of the processionary moth leads to the death of tissue in the oral cavity. The pest is a scale insect (Thaumatopea pytocampa), which is also known as the “pine…