The Velvet Snoot

Chronic kidney failure is commonly seen in the Cocker Spaniel, Doberman Pinscher, Standard Poodle,Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso and Shar-Pei

Also know as Shar Pei Fever, Familial Shar-Pei Fever (FSF) is a hereditary inflammatory disorder in the Shar-Pei. Episodic fever is the most important and consistent clinical sign of this disorder. The temperature commonly is in the 105-107°F range although my Shar-Pei experiences a small rise in temp to 103. The fever is generally self-limiting lasting [...]

My 9 1/2 year old Shar Pei, MooShu, has been really sick for the past 9 days. She’s been in and out of the hospital but can stay home now as long as she’s stable. It’s challenging to get her to take her 16 medications even though she gets to eat them with American cheese [...]

Much is said about buying your pets meds online. The drugs are cheaper, some companies offer free shipping and quantity discounts, but is it all worth it? It can be- depending on what you’re looking for and which online pharmacy you use. “Discount pet drugs— no prescription required” may appeal to pet owners surfing the [...]

All I had to say was the word “walk” and both dogs went racing downstairs, running in circles with excitement- my little one couldn’t stop wriggling long enough for me to put on her collar! Into the car they jumped and MooShu, Ming and I were off to a hike through the Lake Forest Open Lands. [...]