Teaching good behavior around guests
Your dog loves to say hello when friends and family come to visit, but his behavior may not be ideal. He barks, leaps up on…
Category: Dogs
Detection dogs — sniffing out cancer
Canines are famous for their powerful sense of smell. A new study is showing that detection dogs can even be used to sniff out one…
An interview with Rocky Ridge Refuge
Learn more about Rocky Ridge Refuge — an animal “group home” where abused and neglected animals are given a second chance at life. Located in…
How thyroid issues can influence your dog’s behavior
Thyroid dysfunction or thyroiditis is often misdiagnosed or missed altogether and it could be the cause for the sudden change in your dogs behavior. When Robin…
Dog attacks — “killer dog” or “traumatized victim”?
Dog attacks teach us a lot about the accountability and responsibility of pet parents. These incidents are always tragic, but they’re not always the dog’s…
How to stop your dog’s destructive behaviors
Is your dog displaying one or more destructive behaviors? This Q&A with two top trainers offers solutions to combat digging, chewing, barking, jumping and licking!…
Are coyotes a threat to your dog?
Many people worry that their dog might be attacked by a coyote. But the truth is, coyotes rarely attack dogs unless they feel threatened. It…
Can puppies survive distemper?
Distemper is a serious and contagious virus that often afflicts puppies. Luckily, homeopathic medicine is an effective treatment. Puppies treated holistically have definitely survived distemper.…
Treating arthritis – tips from a holistic vet
Holistic veterinary medicine can be effective in treating arthritis in dogs and cats. Here’s a few tips on promoting his joint health through diet and…
Demodectic mange in dogs
Discover how to treat demodectic mange in an adult dog — holistically! The demodex mite is present on most people and animals. In veterinary school we…
Meet the Animal Wellness cover dog, Bruno!
Meet Bruno — the furry cover star whose handsome face adorned the cover of Animal Wellness Magazine in the fall of 2013. In August 2011,…
Natural solutions for dog earwax
Does your dog have brown waxy stuff in his ears? It’s probably earwax! Here’s a few natural solutions to this common problem. Earwax or other…
