Bartley Harrison

No one wants to see fleas on their cat or dog. In addition to being miserably itchy and irritated, flea-infested pets track flea eggs and larvae indoors. Fleas are very difficult to eliminate once they’re inside your house. With the risks of an indoor flea infestation, it’s no wonder that pet parents are searching for quick, at-home solutions as soon as they spot a flea.

It looks like so much fun to be a dog riding in a car with the window open: tongue hanging out, ears flapping in the wind, the breeze rippling through your fur, nose picking up countless scents, and squinted eyes watching the scenery whip by. But for me, that’s a hard no. So, am I a big meanie for not letting my dog experience these simple pleasures? Or are there good reasons why I cringe every time I see a dog sticking their head out of a car window?

A dog’s liver performs many functions vital to their health: processing nutrients, eliminating waste, maintaining blood sugar, aiding digestion, contributing to blood clotting, and more. Because the organ serves so many roles in the body, liver disease can be devastating, complex, and challenging to manage. Knowing the basics of liver health can help you recognize symptoms of canine liver disease and understand common treatments for this problem in dogs.