Now that the winter has subsided and the heat wave is returning here in Greece, our thoughts turn to Easter. As a result, it is time to talk about the potential dangers our pets may face during the festivities.
Chocolate is directly toxic because it contains methylxanthines. Specifically, the methylxanthines that chocolate contains are theobromine and caffeine. Both caffeine and theobromine produce similar effects, with theobromine's effects lasting much longer than caffeine.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has created a Quiz to find out how much you know about your pet's dental health. Take the quiz here. Your veterinarian can tell you about early signs of potential problems and how to keep your pet's mouth healthy.
Numerous veterinarians attended the 12th Veterinary Dermatology Conference held on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December, at the Divani Palace Acropolis hotel by the Hellenic Society of Veterinary Dermatology.