Interactive feeders and raw diets
Puzzle toys and interactive feeders are a great way to mentally stimulate your dog and encourage her to work for her food. But are they…
Category: Dogs
Keeping old dogs young — pain management, safety and immune system
Good health and quality of life will ensure your dog lives well into his golden years. A look at pain management, safety and immune system…
The energetic bond between people and dogs
Does your dog seem to read your mind? Does he mirror your personality or illnesses? Many people say they share an energetic bond with their…
Exercise classes for people and dogs
Human-dog exercise classes are springing up all over. They’re a fun way for you and your dog to stay fit together, both physically and mentally.…
Canine Compulsive Disorder or CCD
Does your dog seem obsessive-compulsive? Does he do the same strange things over and over again, without apparent reason? He could have Canine Compulsive Disorder…
Doggie dental care made simple
Visiting the dentist is a routine part of our lives, but we often forget that our dog’s dental health is also extremely important. Just like…
Side effects of corticosteroids
While corticosteroids definitely have their place, steroids are frequently over-prescribed and misused, and can lead to serious health consequences in pets. Corticosteroids (often referred to…
Is your dog always licking things?
A recent study has shown that ELS (excessive licking of surfaces) is a telltale sign of gut disease in dogs. If your dog seems obsessed…
Top 6 superfruits for your dog
From acai berries to wolfberries, these healing superfruits offer as many health benefits to your dog as they do to you. Superfruits are so densely…
What is elbow dysplasia and how does it affect dogs?
Knowing the signs of elbow dysplasia, getting a diagnosis, and establishing an integrative treatment plan limits damage, relieves pain and inflammation, and improves quality of…
9 integrative treatments for lipomas
Lipomas are benign lumps that often develop as dogs get older. An integrative approach with a variety of treatment options is the best way to…
Copper — not your beginner’s dog
After a year-and-a-half of marriage and two cross-country moves, my husband and I decided it was finally time to grow our family. We were getting…
