At the vet’s office they call this “TPLO”, and at the house we call it her “ACL Surgery”, when it’s really her Cranial Cruciate Ligament which was ruptured. Call it what you will, it’s a pain in the ass, expensive as heck, but the success rate is fantastic. I’m sharing this story as it’s our…
Those are the three words I hoped to never share. You’ll see this all started about 6-8 weeks ago with ‘digestion issues’. A simple case of diarrhea led to multiple tests, different diets and medications, and here is where we are.. So we finally progressed to seeing a specialist who could do a bigger and…
Growing up, we simply called them fox tails. I’m not sure what type of grass, plant, or weed they actually are (a friend guessed some sort of wild rye), but if the little barbs from the tips of these grasses get under your dogs fur (and they quickly and easily do), they are known to…
While at the vet’s office the other day I took a moment to review the various pamphlets of information available. I took one titled, ‘What do you mean I’m not protected against rattlesnakes?’ It was a very brief typical tri-fold advising dog owners to vaccinate their dogs prior to any rattlesnake bite. The claim is…
Probiotics for Dogs – The Basics Probiotics for Dogs – The Basics [tm_list] [list_item icon=”fa-paw” color=”696868″]A healthy immune system requires a healthy digestive tract.[/list_item] [list_item icon=”fa-paw” color=”696868″]Probiotics are a key component in healthy digestion.[/list_item] [list_item icon=”fa-paw” color=”696868″]These beneficial bacteria are known to improve the overall immune system in dogs by limiting the amount of negative…
We’re about 48 hours into bringing home our new puppy, Maya. Coming from a farm and then being at the shelter for only a day or two she’s had no training whatsoever. That said, however, she’s doing great. Again, the #1 RULE FOR RAISING/TRAINING A PUPPY is really quite simple; WATCH THE PUPPY! When Maya…
A pet pantry is a food bank for pets. It operates much like any of the thousands of human food banks available for individuals and families in need of a little assistance with keeping their families fed. Since Food Stamps and other assistance programs do not cover the purchase or provide pet food, many persons…
It’s no surprise that the education and awareness of healthy eating for humans has spread into the pet food market. More and more pet owners treat their dogs and cats like family and want to give them only the best available. Pet owners know that many of the top brands we’ve all known for decades,…
Every time I rescue a dog running around the neighborhood and they don’t have any ID on them – no dog tags, no dog collar, etc – it drives me nuts. Now I have no one to call and the pup is most likely headed to the pound in the hopes someone comes looking for…
Every dog should be taught the basic commands for obedience. And even as I write that last word, obedience, I cringe a bit. My goal has never been to rule my dog, but to teach them proper manners and appropriate behavior. Most importantly, however, is these ‘obedience’ commands are essential to the safety and security…