Heartworm Disease is on the Rise
In spite of effective heartworm preventatives available, heartworm disease has been increasing in incidence, and spreading to new areas of the United States
Every three years, the American Heartworm Society (AHS)
Boarding your dog
Though it’s never easy to leave your dog behind, sometimes it’s the best decision for them. If you take the time to do a little research, you can find a
How to Choose a Dog Trainer
It is advised that dog owners call, interview, and ideally observe a trainer prior to hiring
them. If the trainer you are considering using falls into any of these categories,
you
Keep Pets Safe in the Heat
The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for pets and people. It's difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
Dog Bite Facts:
Each year, more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs.
Almost 1 in 5 people bitten by dogs require medical attention.
Every year, more than 800,000
Unconventional Diets by Marjorie L. Chandler, DVM, MS, MANZCVSc, DACVN, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS, University of Edinburgh
Clients may choose to feed unconventional diets (eg, home-prepared, raw, vegetarian) for multiple reasons, including having negative feelings about commercial pet foods and positive ideas about alternative diets. Negative beliefs
The 10 Worst Reasons to Not Spay or Neuter Your Dog
For some reason or another, the topic of fixing a dog has become a rather touchy subject. While we all think of our pets as our kids, there are some
Coprophagia: The Scoop on Poop Eating in Dogs
By Dr. Sophia Yin
It seems like every few months a study comes out touting the benefits of pet ownership. According to the claims, stroking pets lowers our blood pressure, dog