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Aiding Dogs with Anal Gland Issues
The anal glands, or anal sacs, are two small pouches situated on either side of a dog’s anus -- approximately at the two o’clock and ten...
Laurie Gouley
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Anaphylaxis in Dogs
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can cause anaphylactic shock, respiratory or cardiac failure, or even death in your...
Laurie Gouley
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Does YOUR Dog Dig Digging in the Carpet?
Is your pet perpetually digging in the carpet? Have you ever wondered what’s behind this quirky behavior? If so, consider the following...
Laurie Gouley
Feb 1, 20243 min read


Do Dogs Mourn Another Dog’s Death?
Skeptics to the contrary, it has been shown that dogs, like humans, do indeed mourn the loss of their close doggy friends. And although,...
Laurie Gouley
Jan 1, 20243 min read


No Pets as Presents at Christmas
With the approach of the holidays, everyone’s thoughts turn naturally to the happy chore of gift giving to those nearest and dearest to...
Laurie Gouley
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Acupuncture for Dogs
Acupuncture for Dogs by Nomi Berger What precisely is acupuncture and how does it work? According to the philosophy of traditional...
trishberlack
Nov 27, 20233 min read


Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs
Elbow dysplasia is an extremely painful condition that normally affects puppies between the age of 5 and 18 months, with some breeds...
Laurie Gouley
Nov 1, 20233 min read


30 Fun Facts about our Canine Companions
Some may be familiar, some obscure, but there’s nothing as delightful as learning, with a proverbial “woof” to the American Kennel Club...
Laurie Gouley
Oct 1, 20233 min read


A Digital Nomad's Guide to Adventuring with Pets
Photo by Pexels Embracing the digital nomad lifestyle comes with its set of challenges, and bringing a beloved pet along amplifies the...
Laurie Gouley
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Dogs and Essential Oils
For years, certain essential oils were considered safe for dogs and were often recommended for use in treating everything from stress and...
Nomi Berger
Sep 1, 20232 min read


E-Cigarettes and Dogs
With the increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes, commonly called E-cigs, comes an increased risk of toxicity to dogs whose owners...
Nomi Berger
Aug 1, 20233 min read


“It Was Just for a Minute!”
Sadder words were never spoken. WHY? Because an errand meant to take that proverbial minute is 60 seconds too long when a dog is left...
Nomi Berger
Jul 1, 20233 min read


Hypocalcemia in Dogs
When a dog’s blood level of calcium is lower than normal, this condition is called hypocalcemia. What then, is calcium and what does it...
Nomi Berger
Jun 1, 20233 min read


MAY IS NATIONAL MICROCHIP MONTH
Millions of dogs go missing each year, and sadly, very few are ever reunited with their owners. But it doesn’t have to be this way. A...
Laurie Gouley
May 9, 20232 min read


The ABC’s of Crate Training
Have a new puppy or dog? If so, use a crate to limit his access to your home until he learns such basic manners as where he can and can’t...
Nomi Berger
May 1, 20234 min read


Do Dogs Dream?
According to the scientific evidence, dogs do, in fact, dream. During sleep, the brains of humans and dogs function in a similar manner,...
Nomi Berger
Apr 1, 20233 min read


Heterochromia in Dogs
Hypnotic and haunting. Both are equally correct in describing dogs with heterochromia – a condition where their eyes are two different...
Nomi Berger
Mar 1, 20232 min read


Excessive Self-Licking in Dogs
Are you all too familiar with the sight of your cherished canine companion’s incessant licking? Have you ever wondered about the possible...
Nomi Berger
Feb 1, 20233 min read


FEBRUARY IS SPAY/NEUTER MONTH! DO YOUR PART!
The problem of pet overpopulation is a global one and requires a solution on a global scale. But like every journey that begins with a...
Nomi Berger
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Cherry Eye in Dogs
The condition commonly called “cherry eye” occurs when a tear gland protrudes from your dog’s eye socket. Easily spotted, it appears as a...
Nomi Berger
Jan 1, 20232 min read
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