Puppies: Helping with the Whelping
Luckily, the vast majority of bitches will have their pups without any help from you or anyone else, but from time to time human assistance may be necessary.…
You don’t have to give your dog regular baths
As a breeder and trainer I often get the question: “how often should I bathe my dog?” The answer is rather simple: “never unless…..” In point of fact dogs don’t…
Avoiding Guerilla Warfare Between Cats and Dogs
Where there is smoke, there is fire ladies and gentlemen. The old saying “fighting like cats and dogs” didn’t just show up out of nowhere. Although the saying may be…
On the Road with Your Best Furry Friend
Ah . . . summer vacation. Time to pack up the family vehicle and head off to parts unknown in search of adventure and some downtime. But what about the…
On Dogs and Pain-Part Two
Humans can verbalize when they hurt. We love to do this. We can wallow in it. We reminisce about how great things were when things didn’t hurt. We take pills…
On Dogs and Pain-Part One
Pain in animals is an interesting and frustrating subject to discuss with clients. One variation of the pain spiel takes place in the exam room, generally when they bring in…
Bloody diarrhea in dogs: Treating hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE from now on) is one of the more dramatic diseases veterinarians and dog owners have to deal with. Its hallmark symptom is bloody diarrhea. …
Exercise and treatment of arthritis in pets
Have you seen the video of the otter playing basketball? He has arthritis, and his veterinarian recommended he get more exercise to help keep his joints as healthy as possible.…
Pet obesity is not a trivial concern
Two conclusions from the latest survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention are downright scary:…
Weighing risks and benefits of neutering your pet
The study indicated a significant increase in some important diseases in neutered dogs (males and females) in comparison to intact individuals, but didn’t talk about the potential benefits of the…
Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs
Dogs are known for eating things when they are not supposed to. This is especially true of puppies. Also, dogs have an excellent sense of smell, making it fairly easy…
How Dog Flu Vaccines Work
If you’ve been paying attention to the news at all over the last few weeks, you’ve been hearing about the 2012-2013 flu epidemic in people. Invariably, any discussion of the…
When Does My Dog Need a Dental?
I’m not as diligent as I should be about brushing his teeth. If did it every day, I might have been able to delay the need for a dental prophylaxis…
True Love Stories from the Animal World
My cat Victoria has not lived the easiest of lives. She was a feral "teen-age" mom on the streets of Washington D.C. When I adopted her, she was terrified of…
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