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How To Determine If Your Dog’s Diet Is Good
As caring dog owners, we want to feed our dogs food that will keep them happy and healthy for years to come. There’s a lot of hype …
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5 Tips On Getting Pills Into Your Dog
We’ve all had to deal with giving medication to our dogs at some point. If we’re lucky, our dog will take the pill with no problem….
Continue ReadingTwo Publications For Dog Owners You May Not Have Heard Of
I love magazines, especially ones that teach me something. If you’re a dog owner and are looking for ways to enhance your dog’s life and …
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Video: Dachshunds On Treadmill
These days, obesity in pets is becoming as big a problem as it is for humans. As we know, increasing the amount of exercise goes a long way in helping win the battle of the bulge. In this video, three dachshunds take matters into their own paws to stay in shape…..
Watch VideoTracheal Collapse In Toy Breed Dogs
Toy breed dogs, particularly Chihuahuas, Toy Poodles, Pomeranians and Yorkies are especially prone to collapse of the trachea. The condition usually appears in dogs age six or older, with those overweight dogs at very high risk. Tracheal collapse occurs because the rings of the trachea, which should be C-shaped, don’t have normal rigidity. Because of […]
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The Case of the Perilous Purse
Ladies, have you ever set down your purse without closing it completely and caught your dog checking it to see what’s inside? Believe it or not, there are items we often carry in our purses that can be deadly to dogs. Here are some of the items to keep out of your dog’s reach: Hand […]
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Biggie: A Small Dog With A Big Weight Problem
Last night, I tuned in to the newest episode of the CBS show, Dogs in the City. Justin Silver, star of the show, works with dog owners and their dogs on a variety of health and behavior issues. One segment, the story of Biggie, was especially interesting. Biggie was a 4 year old Puggle (Pug/Beagle […]
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10 Questions To Ask Your Vet About Your Pet’s Medication
When your vet prescribes medication for your pet, it’s important to be well informed so your pet gets the maximum benefit. Here are ten questions you should have the answers to before giving the first dose to your pet: How should it be stored? Does it need to be refrigerated? Kept away from light? What […]
Continue ReadingOld Dogs Can Learn New Tricks
This weekend, I had pet sitting visits with Bailey, an 11 year old Labrador Retriever. He’s 11, considered a senior citizen in dog years but as I’ve come to find out, he’s got lots of energy and CAN definitely learn new tricks! We went for walks on each of our three visits. He’s a quick […]
Continue ReadingPancreatitis in Dogs
Long time client Riley hadn’t been feeling well for a few days, so his mom took him to the vet. After a few tests, it was determined Riley was suffering from pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas. This illness can either be mild or severe. The cause is not really known, but pancreatitis seems to […]
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