It’s All About The Dog
I will always yield to the veterinarian of choice, but pet parents often ask me questions about feeding their puppy. Breeders may tell pet parents that it’s best to free-feed, meaning leave the puppy food available to the puppy all[…]
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Understanding the cycle of worms, the differences between the four most common worms, how they infect our dogs, what the symptoms are, how they are diagnosed, how to protect our pups, and how to prevent and eliminate worms is a[…]
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The following information is not meant to replace any veterinary advice. It is only a recollection of my experience with my dogs. It is not intended to convince pet parents to change their dogs’ diets or ignore the medical guidance[…]
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“Men are from Mars, women are from Venus,” according to Dr. John Gray, author of a fabulous bestseller about the behavior of men and women and their inability to fully understand each other. On the other hand, dogs are probably[…]
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Would you ask your ophthalmologist a question about your toothache? Every canine-related field has educated, experienced, and trained professionals who work specifically in that field. Why would you benefit from asking someone who, at best, may be a dog lover[…]
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Recently I was asked by a pet parent if I know which wild mushrooms are poisonous to dogs. My first thought was that unlike onions and chocolate which are toxic to dogs but not humans, toxic mushrooms are poisonous no[…]
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Once a fashion statement, the Elizabethan collar has taken on a new meaning and a new purpose. It looked uncomfortable, ridiculous, and impractical when the Queen wore it. Also called the E-collar, for short, I’m referring to a collar designed[…]
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Pica pronounced Py ka, is defined as “an abnormal craving to eat items not normally eaten” by Merriam-Webster Dictionary. It is a condition seen in both children and dogs. As our articles are predominately centered around dogs, in conjunction with[…]
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One of the most frustrating behavioral problems families with dogs face is chewing. All puppies go through a period of chewing, especially when teething, around four to six (4 to 6) months of age. Chewing can be controlled, redirected, and[…]
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