Twenty million dogs around the world like this one are brutally killed every year. One of the main reasons for this cruelty is fear of rabies, but killing dogs doesn’t stop disease. Only widespread dog vaccination is scientifically proven to stop this entirely preventable disease, long-term. … [Read more...]
Do You Feel Nauseous If Your Dog Throws Up?
January 12, 2012 by
I was getting ready to put the dogs to bed tonight and was fixing their blankets and stuff when Indiana threw up her dinner and various other "treats" she had been given throughout the day. She didn't look sick and she wasn't acting sick so I think she was just given too many treats (not … [Read more...]
Puppy Found Wandering Streets Drunk – Dogs and Alcohol
January 9, 2012 by
A British court has barred a man from having a dog for three years after his puppy was discovered drunk. The dog's owner Matthew Cox had been drinking vodka and coke with his roommate on Aug. 22 when he left his glass on the floor to go out to smoke a cigarette. When he got back inside he realized … [Read more...]
Distemper Outbreak Miami Dade Animal Services
January 8, 2012 by
Yet again Miami Dade Animal Services has shut its door to intake of new dogs after a Distemper outbreak was found among their dog population. So far 18 dogs and puppies have been Euthanized and the others in the shelter are being monitored. The shelter's remaining 211 dogs and puppies will … [Read more...]
Scared to Clip Your Dogs Nails? Teach Your Dog to File Their Nails
January 2, 2012 by
For our second New Year's Resolution Post we discussed clipping your dogs nails regularly. Some dogs get overly stressed from seeing the clipper, sometimes a dog requires a helper to keep them still while you trim but there in no helper around, and sometimes you are just nervous to trim their nails … [Read more...]
Teaching Your Dog to Go Potty on Puppy Pads? Maybe Not
January 2, 2012 by
I often get asked the question how do you train a puppy to use pee pads. The question makes me cringe because honestly your dog cannot tell the difference between pee pads and the morning newspaper and if pee pads are absorbent your carpet or rugs are even more so. First you really need to … [Read more...]
New Years Resolutions: Clipping Your Dogs Nails
January 2, 2012 by
Its a new year which means a clean slate. Many of you probably made a list of New Year’s Resolutions maybe they are the same as last year or maybe they are completely new. Did you remember to include your pet’s health on your list? Since they can’t make these decisions for themselves we need to help … [Read more...]
New Years Resolutions: Brushing Your Dogs Teeth
January 1, 2012 by
Its a new year which means a clean slate. Many of you probably made a list of New Year's Resolutions maybe they are the same as last year or maybe they are completely new. Did you remember to include your pet's health on your list? Since they can't make these decisions for themselves we … [Read more...]
Warning Benzyl Alcohol (Found in Some Flea & Tick Meds) and Your Dog
December 29, 2011 by
Some topical Flea and Tick Medications contain the ingredient Benzyl Alcohol. Now before you run around the house and throw away any products containing the ingredient here is what I have found. Benzyl alcohol is used as a bacteriostatic preservative at low concentration in intravenous … [Read more...]
Your Dog Can Give the Gift of Life This Holiday Season
December 19, 2011 by
As often as every seven weeks a dog blood donor can offer their paw to help save the life of a very sick dog in need of a blood transfusion. At each visit the dog can offer between 8 and 16 ounces of blood. Over a year's time, the dogs will produce enough samples to save the lives of more … [Read more...]
