Puppy Vaccinations—The Rest of the Story Last week, I heard that yet another young dog was diagnosed with parvovirus even though she had received a “complete” puppy series of vaccinations. How is this possible? How can you be sure that your young dogs are not at risk...
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late! Emergency Preparedness for Your Dogs Updated: Oct 2020 As much as we don’t want to think about them, natural and manmade disasters that trigger evacuations are more common these days. If you are a dog owner or breeder,...
Safe Vet Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic As more and more of society shuts down due to coronavirus, you may be wondering whether you should take your puppy, litters, or dogs to the veterinarian right now. As you make that decision, you must balance your...
Choosing The Right Veterinarian Choosing the right veterinarian is one of the most important decisions that you make for your dog. This key member of your dog’s health-care team will play a role in your and your dog’s quality of life. An excellent vet will be your...
Feed Your Dog People Food! Please!! Why and How to Use People Food to Feed Your Dog Better! Dog owners often proudly tell me that they “never feed their dog people food.” They are surprised when I encourage them to change this practice and get some people food into...
Dog Food Buyer Beware More and More Dog Foods Are Making Dogs Sick! For years, dog owners have faced challenges when choosing food for their dogs but the situation is getting increasingly dire. In just the last three months, we’ve seen well-known dog foods causing...