‘Tis the season to deck the halls for the holidays and prepare feasts for friends and family. If you have a dog, it’s important to decorate and host with care . . .
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Pro Tips: How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
Written by: Tracie Hotchner
Even if your dogs doesn’t have ear problems, occasional cleaning is a good idea.
Photo by Scott McEnaney
Floppy-eared dogs can have chronic ear infections. Dogs such as Cocker Spaniels, English and Irish Setters, and Basset Hounds and Bloodhounds are prone to have ear infections and other . . .
Read MoreMorris Animal Foundation: Diabetes in Dogs
Are we being too good to our furry pals?
Photo by Morris Animal Foundation
Written by Kelly J. Diehl DVM MS Dipl. ACVIM
Insulin: A century of treating diabetes
Almost 100 years ago, a team of Canadian medical doctors made an astonishing finding; a new hormone responsible for blood sugar regulation. Before the discovery of insulin, diabetes (a group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood) was a feared and fatal illness. The discovery of insulin revolutionized the treatment of diabetes mellitus in people, and within two years of its discovery insulin was available worldwide.
People weren’t the only ones benefitting from the discovery of insulin. References to treating diabetes in dogs go back to the 1940s and treatment options for dogs have advanced significantly in the last two decades. Insulin has been, and remains, a cornerstone of diabetes therapy….
Read MoreDog Health: 5 Tips for Dealing with Cold Weather
Written by: Dr. Bo Bergmann, DVM
The Dogtor’s pal, Nash, loves the snow!
Photo by Bo Bergmann
Brrrrrrr. . .Vermont and many parts of the U.S. are preparing to deal with much colder temperatures over the next few months. It’s not unusual for us to wake up to -10 . . .
Read MoreAre Real Bones Good for Dogs?
Dezel enjoys his birthday bone.
Photo by Leslie, LA CRESCENTA
All dogs love bones, right? The image of a dog gnawing on a big, natural bone is found in movies, advertisements, cartoons, and almost everywhere else you’ll find a pooch. My dog’s name tag . . .
Read MoreVideo: Woman Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty After Leaving Dog in Hot Car
For as long as we’ve been posting about dogs in hot cars, people have commented that harsher penalties would make people think twice about leaving a dog in a vehicle. Now, . . .
Read MorePhoto Essay: Saving a Puppy Slated for Euthanasia
Written by: Chelsea Whitney
Here is my chocolate shake and chocolate lab puppy, right after I agreed to foster him.
Photos by Chelsea Whitney
On my 30th birthday, a chocolate lab had a c-section at my veterinary clinic and had nine puppies. One had a cleft palate, and the owners opted to euthanize the puppy. Knowing what a sucker. . .
Read MoreVideo: Protect Your Dog’s Paw Pads in Hot Weather!
We’ve all felt the discomfort of walking across hot sand or pavement on a summer day; you’re usually reduced to hopping quickly and saying “Ow, ow ow!” Well, our dogs don’t usually. . .
Read MoreHow to Help Your Fearful Dog During Thunderstorms
Even though his owner was a meteorologist, Theo was not a fan of severe weather.
Photo via wqad.com
Summer means increased thunderstorm activity across the country, and many dogs struggle when the sky starts booming. Here are some great tips from meteorologist Eric Sorenson, who. . .
Read MoreNew Treatment for Dogs Scared by Thunder and Fireworks
Storms frighten Stella, a miniature breed.
Photo by Gabriella Demczuk for The New York Times
Yesterday, we posted an infographic about how to keep your dog safe during the Independence Day fireworks displays. But an article in the New York Times suggests that there may be a . . .
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