Help for hip dysplasia in dogs
Hip dysplasia is common in large and giant breed dogs. Learn what you can do to protect yours from debilitation. If you’ve ever had a…
Category: Dogs Health
Protect your dog’s joints
Picture your dog jumping an obstacle. He launches his body into the air, and then depends on his front limbs to absorb the shock of…
Caring for your senior dog
A growing number of dogs are living past their mid-teens. Here are seven factors to consider when caring for your senior canine companion. Sweet was our…
How to ease your dog’s arthritis pain
Diet, supplements, and other therapies work together to reduce the pain and inflammation of arthritis. Like people, dogs and cats often develop arthritis as they…
Catching cancer early in dogs and cats
These new blood tests can determine your companion’s risk of developing cancer, and even detect it in its earliest stages. Cancer can be very insidious.…
Guard against giardia in dogs
Lakes, streams and ponds can host giardia, a troublesome parasite. If you’re taking your dog on vacation near water this summer, help protect him by…
Warm water therapy for dogs
Warm water therapy relies on the healing properties of water to help with the rehabilitation process. My friend Yvonne Garst always wanted a Bernese mountain dog…
The power of medicinal mushrooms for your pet
Did you know medicinal mushrooms can have a powerful affect on your pet’s health? Mielle was diagnosed with a bleeding hemiangiosarcoma of the spleen. The…
Rabies Challenge Fund — the results so far
It’s five years in, and the first results are in. Find out what they are telling us about rabies vaccines and the duration of immunity.…
Supplements for skin problems in dogs and cats
Nutracueticals and good nutrition help ease the inflammation caused by skin problems in animals. For a lot of dogs and cats, summer means an increase…
Let’s look at L-carnitine
Necessary for heart, brain and muscle function, L-carnitine is naturally produced by your animal’s body. But there are times when supplementation is needed. You might…
The latest on vaccination
We’ve known about the risks of over-vaccination for awhile now, though many veterinarians, trainers, boarding kennel operators and others still promote yearly boosters. Learn which…