How Do I Say Goodbye to My Dog?

OK, so that sounds like a country song title, but it’s actually a serious topic of interest to every dog family, because all of us will go through it at some point, hopefully later rather than sooner.  When it is time for your dog to go to that big park in the sky, what can [...]

Doggie Dentistry

Most people have, by now, seen the commercial for the bone that is made to clean your dog’s teeth.  The commercial suggests that if dogs want beautiful teeth, we ought to buy them dentures.  The pictures are really funny, but the topic itself is serious.  Just as in humans, good oral health can be a [...]

Keeping Your Dog’s Joints Healthy

Although we normally think of aching joints associated with older dogs, you should begin to think about your dog’s joint health before the dog is even born and continue with strategies to maintain healthy joints throughout the dog’s whole life.  Preventing joint disease before it starts is a much better strategy than trying to deal [...]

Hot Weather Hazards

Summer is in full swing, and it’s only going to get hotter from now on.  Are you aware of the dangers that can beset your dog due to the heat? The very first thing you must remember is that dogs cannot sweat.  The human body produces sweat to cool the body.  Just as you are [...]

Dog Food Ingredients

The American pet food industry brings in $16.1 billion each year selling a variety of food products, but which one is best?  If you spend any time searching the Internet for nutritional information about dog food, you will soon find that there is a huge controversy between those who feed commercial dog foods and those [...]

Doggie Strains and Sprains

As summer starts warming up the weather, it’s time to remember to warm up our dogs before taking them out for vigorous physical exercise.  If you and your dog have begun to resemble couch potatoes over the long, cold winter, your muscles will need some conditioning before you begin jogging or participating in other outdoor [...]

Top Five Signs of Canine Cancer

Canine cancer:  it’s a diagnosis that strikes fear in the bravest of us; so much so that we might want to ignore the warning signs to avoid hearing the word.  This isn’t usually the best strategy, however, as early detection is conclusively linked to longer survival. Maggie’s Story My Golden Retriever Maggie was given a [...]

Summer Hazards

Summer is a great time to be outdoors with your dog, but there are several hazards you’ll need to address to keep your dog safe while he or she enjoys the lovely weather. Whether you garden or just barely keep your lawn mowed, whether you plan on vacationing near or far, and whether summer means [...]

The Dreaded Parvovirus

If you follow celebrity news, you’ll know that Oprah recently took in two Cocker Spaniel Puppies from Paws Chicago.  Soon after she got them, little Ivan passed away from Parvovirus.  Sadie, who also had the disease, recovered.  Parvo is one of the most common viral illnesses in dogs, and is particularly common in puppies. So, [...]

The BARF Diet

OK, so I’m not wild about the name of this diet, but it does have some good qualities.  BARF, quite simply, stands for Bones and Raw Food or sometimes Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. Bones Although bones may seem like they’re dead, they are actually living tissue and a very good source of nutrients.  They are [...]

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