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…
Category: Dogs
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…
Does you car smell like dog?
Most canines love car rides, but accidents and messes are sometimes inevitable, and getting rid of odors, stains and hair can be challenging. Check out…
Stuff on Scout’s head
His whimsical balancing act has made him a star – and an irresistible “spokesdog” for pit bulls. He’s patient, good-natured and droll. And he has…
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…
