The Benefits Of Orthopedic Dog Beds
Think about the last time you traveled and slept on an uncomfortable mattress. Did you wake up sore and stiff? That’s if you even got to sleep at all. Now think about your senior dog. If his bed isn’t...
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Physical Changes To Expect In Older Dogs
While we watch out for all of our dogs every day, if you have a senior dog you might be hyper-alert to any changes. It can be tricky to tell if a change you see is normal aging or illness, and whether...
View ArticleSkin Tags On Dogs
“Skin tags” can refer to any small growth found on or in the skin of your dog. Most are benign, but a few are of concern. If you see a growth, your first step is to rule out non-skin attachments. That...
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Ulcers In Older Dogs
You’ve probably heard of stomach ulcers in people, but you may be unaware that dogs, too, can suffer from ulcers. Ulcers are erosions or sores in the lining of the stomach or in the duodenum (the first...
View ArticleUltrasound In Dogs
More and more veterinary clinics are offering ultrasound as a relatively easy, safe and wonderful diagnostic tool for your dog. Ultrasounds, also called sonograms, use high frequency sound waves to...
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Is It Safe For Dogs To Eat Cat Food?
Having grown up in a household that never had less than eight cats, and always at least one dog, our dogs were always taking advantage of the ever-present feline food items — no matter how hard we...
View Article6 Questions Veterinarians Wish Dog Owners Would Ask
As part of our comprehensive wellness examination, we veterinarians spend a great deal of time asking and answering questions to best understand as much as we can about your dog. We ask questions about...
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15 Questions Veterinarians Wish You Would Ask About Your Puppy
As part of our comprehensive new puppy wellness examination, we veterinarians spend a great deal of time asking questions to best understand as much as we can about your new puppy. We ask questions...
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Best Pet Supplies For Puppies
There’s nothing like a puppy. Wriggly, playful, snuggly and carefree, puppies of all mixes and breeds bring joy to just about every household — and they also bring with them a shopping list,...
View ArticlePuppy-Proofing The Kitchen
When Mookie came to live with me at the age of 9 weeks, my first move was to puppy-proof the house. The kitchen was a top priority. I knew we’d be spending a lot of time there, and I didn’t want him to...
View ArticleHow To Save On Veterinary Care
In the long-running comic strip “Garfield,” Jon Arbuckle faces a challenge every time he wants to take his cantankerous cat, Garfield, to the vet. The appointment itself might go smoothly enough, but...
View ArticlePuppy-Proofing The Bathroom
One of the best places to keep an unsupervised puppy is in the bathroom. It’s also one of the worst places — unless you do a good job of puppy-proofing. My friend Lauren kept her Border Collie puppy,...
View ArticlePuppy-Proofing The Stairs
Having a puppy is a lot like having a human toddler — you have to worry about him getting into things and either hurting yourself or your stuff. Staircases are one of the scariest places in the house...
View ArticleHow Often Should I Feed My Puppy?
The frequency for feeding a puppy is one of the most common questions new puppy owners ask me. The answer, of course, depends on a lot of factors, including how old the puppy is, the puppy’s breed, the...
View ArticleGlucosamine For Dogs
Your senior dog is starting to show his age. He is less mobile, doesn’t want to jump up on the couch next to you anymore and suggests you turn back early on his daily walks. What should you do? If your...
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How To Clean Your Dog’s Ears
Dog ears come in all shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common: They’ll all need a good cleaning at some point. However, how often you should clean your dog’s ears depends on many different...
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