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Puppy Training Toolbox
If you’re like most pet owners, your goals and dreams with your pet include good behavior, cooperation, and a bond that gets stronger as time goes on. No matter the age, breed, or gender of your…
Puppy Socialization
Training and socializing your puppy (or new dog) are important responsibilities! Keep reading for expert advice and proven techniques for successful puppy socialization.
How to Find the Right Dog Trainer
It’s a common assumption that all dog training involves a group class where everyone stands in a circle and learns “sit” and “stay” with their dogs. And while this can be one type of training, there…
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Dogs
Ligament injuries are a common cause of lameness in dogs. If your dog is limping or has recently been diagnosed with a cranial cruciate ligament injury, you may be wondering about the cause and the…
Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs
Mast cell tumors are a common cancer in dogs and cats. Most are located on the skin or in the tissue layer below the skin, called the subcutaneous tissue. Mast cell tumors are considered a Great…
Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs
Hemangiosarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from blood vessels. Hemangiosarcomas can develop on the skin, under the skin in the subcutaneous tissue, and on internal organs such as the spleen and…
Nasal Mites in Dogs
Nose, or nasal, mites are small parasites that live inside a dog’s nose and airways. This mite can affect all dogs, with some showing no symptoms at all. Continue reading to learn about the signs,…
My dog has Cushing’s disease. What does this mean?
Cushing’s disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism, is a condition that develops in dogs and uncommonly, in cats too. Although this sounds like a complicated medical condition, in this article,…
Diseases of the Dog’s Prostate
Do dogs have prostates? Do they develop similar problems as men when they get older? The answer is, yes…male dogs can develop prostate problems. And male dogs that aren’t neutered (castrated) are at…
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Dogs
Dogs, like people, can get urinary tract infections (UTI) caused by bacteria in the bladder or other areas of the urinary tract. UTIs affect female dogs more often than male dogs. Young, non-spayed…
Bladder Stones in Dogs
Urinary stones, or uroliths, are exactly as the name suggests. These abnormal stones inside the bladder vary in size from small bits of gravel to large rocks that form anywhere in the urinary…
Arthritis in Dogs
Arthritis, also called osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease (DJD), occurs when joint cartilage degrades over time, causing pain and limiting joint movement. Because arthritis is very…
My dog was just diagnosed with hip dysplasia! Now what?
If you think your dog has hip dysplasia, or your vet recently diagnosed your dog with this condition, you may be wondering about the best ways to care for your friend. We’re here to help! Keep…
Keeping Your Tiny Dog Healthy: Dental Care Edition
Did you know that small breed dogs have a higher incidence of severe dental disease, at a younger age, than their large breed counterparts? Read on to understand why this happens and what you can do…
What happens when my pet has their teeth cleaned?
Did your vet tell you that your pet needs a dental cleaning under anesthesia, with possible extractions? This is a common recommendation because dental disease is the number one disease diagnosed in…
COVID-19 Update: Keeping You and Your Pets Safe
There are definitely more questions than answers when it comes to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2), better known as the COVID-19 virus. COVID-19 has only just turned a year old.…
Rabbit Dental Anatomy and Oral Health
Do you know how many teeth rabbits have? Do they have baby teeth that fall out like humans as they get older? Do you need to brush your rabbits’ teeth? Keep reading to learn the answers to these…
Keeping Your Rabbit’s Digestive System Healthy
Rabbits are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants. They have a specialized gastrointestinal (GI) tract to accommodate that diet. Did you know rabbits can eat up to 30 times per day and ingest 2-8…