What To Know About Mitral Valve Disease In Dogs
Mitral valve disease in dogs is so common that VCA Hospitals says one in every 10 dogs will develop some form of heart disease in their lifetime. At least 80 percent of the…
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Ten Lies Told By Dog Food Makers
Smart marketing is one of the basic tenets of any industry. In the case of the dog food industry, it’s all about caveat paw emptor: pet parent buyer beware. Working in the pet…
Grain Free Dog Foods May Link To Heart Disease
Heart disease is a growing and common diagnosis in dogs. Max the Cocker Spaniel wasn’t doing so well. At the time, his mom, Patty Troup, was far from home and visits a local…
Dog With Autoimmune Disease: Four Years Later
Four years after having a dog with autoimmune disease, I am happy to report he is doing well. My dog’s autoimmune disease is called IMT, or immune-mediated thrombocytopenia. There are many autoimmune diseases…
What Dog Food Is Best For My Dog?
If you are fussy about the food your dog eats, this is the blog post for you. I will always tell my readers that the best dog food for your dog is the…
Unexpected Warning Signs of Dog Cancer
Marley’s Story Marley sat down and a lump appeared. Marley stood up and it disappeared. Long time readers of this blog know that we believe in the ‘don’t wait, aspirate’ rule of thumb…
My Dog Limps On His Front Leg: Now What?
My dog limps on his front leg. That’s exactly what I told the emergency room physician when I rushed my pooch to the hospital on Labor Day weekend. My dog tore both of…
Dog Lover Backstage Pass Exclusive With Dr. Harvey’s
As a dog mom, dog writer, and dog lover of the highest order, we have access to thousands of dog products. We get asked to do product reviews, share social news, and try…
Dog With Lipoma: Best Treatments and Prognosis
Do you have a dog with lipoma symptoms? A canine lipoma is a very common and often frustrating lump that appears underneath a dog’s skin. As dogs age, they tend to get more…
How To Create a DIY Dog Health Gift Basket
Back in the day I had this crazy notion that I was going to open my own gift basket company. Fast forward to today and I realize that’s exactly what that idea was:…