Dog Poisoning: What to Do When Every Second Counts

When my dog Pucho was poisoned after drinking from a contaminated puddle, I had to act fast. This guide shares practical, experience-based advice on how to recognize dog poisoning, what to do immediately, and how to prepare before it happens.

Piko – When a Small Wound Turned Into a Cancer Diagnosis

When a small wound on Piko’s ear wouldn’t heal, we feared something more serious – and we were right. The biopsy confirmed a malignant tumor. This is Piko’s story, from surgery to diagnosis, and how we’re continuing to fight for his future.

Sophie’s Diagnosis: When the Thyroid Slows Everything Down

Sophie’s weight gain, oily skin, and hair loss turned out to be more than just aging—it was hypothyroidism. In this post, we break down her diagnosis, share her full thyroid (T4) and cholesterol blood test results, and explain how hypothyroidism in dogs is treated with synthetic thyroxine. If your dog shows similar signs, here’s what you should know.

Can Dogs Live Without Meat? Science Says Yes.

We’ve always been told that dogs need meat. But what if that’s just a myth? Recent research and a closer look at the pet food industry raise some serious questions.

Hati the Ceremony Dog

This morning, I planned to visit the rescue house and take a walk with the dogs. As usual, Sophie ran ahead while I prepared my bike. Once I caught up with her, I noticed an open door of a house and Sophie darted inside. I followed her and discovered a tiny puppy lying in the corner. The Ibu (woman) there mentioned they planned to use the dog for a ceremony that night, a common practice in Bali.

Determined to save the puppy, I managed to convince another woman to let me take him. I named him Hati, hoping his little heart would keep beating. Despite initial fears of parvo, tests were negative, but Hati faced several other health issues. His journey was challenging and required ongoing care and monitoring.

Mr. Flip

My morning plan changed unexpectedly as I went out to find a dog I had seen while riding my bike. Armed with meat and medicine, I couldn’t locate him and asked around without luck. A young woman pointed me to a house across the street, where I discovered an old, sick dog chained up in poor conditions. Overwhelmed but determined, I removed his chain and decided to rescue him immediately. Named Flip, this dog faced numerous health issues, including severe anemia and a urinary tract infection.