It’s the holiday season, and that means a lot of delicious family meals. Our pets are also our family, and it’s normal to want to share the wealth of food with them (especially since they’re probably at your feet waiting… Read More
Archive for the ‘Dog Health and Wellness’ Category
Post-Surgery Antibiotics for Your Pet
Having to put your pet through surgery is a harrowing experience, and it doesn’t end once they come off the operating table. After surgery, a lot of care and maintenance goes into ensuring a smooth recovery through wound care, limiting… Read More
Kennel Cough in Dogs
Kennel cough is a fairly common problem among dogs, and it can be an uncomfortable illness for any dog that experiences it. Kennel cough is often spread in areas with large concentrations of dogs, such as dog parks, dog shows,… Read More
Signs That it’s Time to Call Your Vet
We love our pets, and we strive to treat them like family, but one of the more frustrating aspects of being a pet owner is often the fact that our pets can’t tell us when something is wrong. As pet… Read More
Is Pet Insurance Right for You?
Our pets are part of our family, and just like the rest of our family, they need medical care to stay healthy. Eventually, they may need substantial care for more serious conditions. Medical insurance helps to cover the costs associated… Read More
Are Bones Safe for Your Dog?
Dogs have a natural tendency to want to chew, and many pet owners turn to bones to satisfy this need. Bones provide important benefits, but they also come with some risk that needs to be considered every time you give… Read More
The Benefits of Joint Supplements for Dogs
When our dogs are our family and an important companion in our lives, it’s hard to see them in pain. Unfortunately, osteoarthritis sneaks up on many dogs and can be a troublesome condition that progresses steadily throughout the dog’s life…. Read More
Butt Scooting: Sign of a Bigger Problem?
However you react when your dog scoots their butt across your floor, it’s almost guaranteed that you do react. Butt scooting is a little bit gross and a little bit amusing, but dogs typically don’t do it for fun. Scooting… Read More
TPLO Surgery Aftercare
Dogs that have suffered a Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) rupture—which is similar to a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in humans—often need corrective surgery to mitigate the injury and slow the onset of arthritis. According to the American College of… Read More
Can You Take Your Dog on a Kayak?
There’s something so soothing about kayaking down a river, or out on open water. When you love kayaking but you have a dog waiting for you at home you might be wondering if you can safely bring them with you… Read More