10 simple steps to finding a dog groomer
DON’T just open the phone book and pick the first groomer you see. DO some research to ensure you select a well-run salon that’s right…
Category: Dogs
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…
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…
Are sprouts good for your dog?
Sprouts are good things that come in small packages! Certain seeds, grains and lentils explode with nutrition when they germinate. Did you know that those…
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.…
App for lost pets
ASPCA’s first-ever interactive mobile app provides pet owners with research-based tips and tools for recovering lost pets. You may think that it could never happen…
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…
Coping with the grief of losing a pet
Grief has many meanings. When we lose a pet, grief can take a physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, spiritual, and philosophical toll. Grief is what you…
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…
