Puppies and dogs that have been adopted from a shelter or rescue foundation, do better if they start in a central location of your home. For puppies, you will be starting them off on the right track to conforming to[…]
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Category: INFORMATIVE-
General information for the health and well being of dogs.
FRESHPET DOG FOOD RECALL
In my mind, the ONLY FRESH FOOD is the food I shop for in the supermarket and cook at home. That is the only food I feed my canine family. It’s the only food I trust to be as safe[…]
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TOILET WATER-THINK TOILET BRUSH
Some dogs like to drink out of the toilet bowl. The somewhat obvious reason is that the water appears to be fresh and cool. If your dog is drinking out of the toilet bowl instead of his water bowl,[…]
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IT EITHER IS OR IT ISN’T OK
Many of my clients want to know if I think it’s OK for their dog to sleep in their bed. They are very surprised to hear that I allow my dogs to do so. I love having them on my[…]
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HOME ALONE SEPARATION ANXIETY
Pet parents are very familiar with the term “Separation Anxiety” and want to know how to alleviate this behavioral problem. I’m happy to address the issue but need to first explain how pet parents can actually cause separation anxiety and[…]
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FEED ME PLEASE I’M HUNGRY
I will always yield to the veterinarian of choice, but pet parents often ask me questions about feeding their puppy. Every veterinarian I have ever come to know or read about, or watched videos about, have stated that nutrition is[…]
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LOVE ON A LEASH FOR SENIORS
Having a companion dog means never being alone. Not only can walking a dog make someone feel less detached, but it can also be a way to meet other people. It’s a documented fact that petting a dog causes our[…]
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CAN YOUR DOG DO THIS?
The number one complaint I hear from pet parents is that their dog PULLS ON THE LEASH. If their dog could talk to me, I bet the number one complaint would be that the pet parent pulls on the other[…]
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ANOTHER RECALL-MORE DIE
Varieties of SPORTMIX DOG FOOD has been recalled by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a result of toxic levels of Aflotoxin. In simple terms, Aflatoxins are poisons that are produced by certain molds that grow in soil,[…]
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