The Big Four Blood Test Dogs Should Have
Medical screening tests are an important part of keeping your dog healthy. No doubt, your dog’s veterinarian suggests routine blood work to assess anything that might be happening or brewing in your dog’s…
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Seven Summer Safety Tips Dogs Wish You Knew
The fourth of July is a time of fun, enjoyment, celebration, and unfortunately, fireworks. If you are a dog parent whose dog is unaffected by the bombs bursting in air, rejoice! Millions of…
10 Summer Household Items That Can Kill Dogs
Summer has officially arrived. The dog days, the heat, the sun, the pool, the fun, and of course, the living is free and easy. Well, for millions of dogs summertime is anything but…
Managing a Dog with IVDD
The saying goes that life can change in an instant. This saying applies to dogs, too. Felicia Easley knows all too well the reality of this statement. Her once playful 6-year-old Cocker Spaniel…
8 Hacks to Prevent Dog Fleas and Ticks
Nasty creepy crawly critters can ruin a vacation, cause sleepless nights, and turn your home into a pest-be-gone war zone: it’s the time of year pet parents dread the most: Flea and tick…
Dog With Torn ACL: What To Do
“You have a dog with torn ACL,” the veterinarian shared. “It’s a partial tear, but it could progress to a full tear.” I knew we had a long road ahead, but I wasn’t…
Seven Dog Winter Dangers And How to Prevent Them
Winter myths and lies are blowing across the landscape these days. Not everything you read online is true, on this we can agree. But there are some winter myths that make their way…
Anatomy of a Dog with Irritable Bowel Disease: Final Chapter
These are the final pages of the diary of this dog mom who stood in a state of shock, disbelief, and numbing silence as my Cocker Spaniel of nearly 15 years was ushered…
Anatomy of a Dog With Irritable Bowel Disease: Part 4 of 5
Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) took my dog from me way too soon. In writing this 5-part series about this dreaded disease, which sounds nasty, can be, and has the potential to be fatal,…
Anatomy of a Dog With Irritable Bowel Disease: Part 3 of 5
True health begins with a varied diet of fresh, whole foods; avoiding redundant vaccinations and persistent pesticides; promoting repair with natural therapies that help restore normal function. In researching this blog series on…