A daily snout to tail examination of your dog accomplishes 3 important things
Everyone wants a healthy dog. A daily snout to tail examination of your dog can help identify problems earlier and get the attention needed.
Dog Care
Learn what is needed to have a happy, healthy dog
When to say goodbye to your dog
When is the right time to help your older dog cross the Rainbow Bridge?
Five Warm Weather Safety Tips for Your Dog
With warmer weather coming on and folks getting outside the risks of dogs ingesting fertilizer, antifreeze, and your new plants increases.
How to Get That Skunk Smell Off of Your Dog
By nature, dogs tend to ignore skunk’s warnings. So it is a good idea to be prepared when a dog’s curiosity gets the better of them.
Creative Games to Stimulate Your Dog
Whether your dog is a herder, a tracker, or a lapdog, he needs activities to keep both his mind and his body in top form. It’s your responsibility as his human to make sure those activities are creative and stimulating. Remember that you’ll be more likely to play these doggie games if they are also interesting to you! Here are a few creative games to help stimulate your dog.
The truth behind dog food marketing
Consumers can’t know the health value of packaged dog foods by commercials or feeding them.
Dr. First gives tips on how to cope with the death of a pet
By Dr. Lewis First, Chief of Pediatrics at Vermont Children’s BURLINGTON, Vt. —One of the saddest questions I get from …
How to Play with Your Dog in the Winter
Cabin Fever, otherwise known as boredom, can manifest itself in such destructive behaviors as digging, shredding things, and self-mutilation. By …
Factors to think about with your dog’s nutrition
A proper diet of high-quality food is important for your dog’s nutrition. Here are some things to think about
How and When to give Dog Treats
By Cesar Millan Fans of mine know how important positive reinforcement is to me as a behavior modification technique. Positive …
How to Care for your Senior Dog
Have an older dog in your life? Here are some tips to help care for your senior dog and make their life more enjoyable.
Coping with grief after your dog is gone
We received this note today from a client, “I’m sending this email to let you know that our sweet Ava …
Grape Ice Cream and dogs
Hi Spike here and I have an unusual story to tell. It’s about grape ice cream, a girl and dogs. …
Great Food Dispensing Toys for Dogs
Food-dispensing dog toys are a wonderful mental distraction for dogs and a perfect means to slow down your fast eater. Here are some things to consider.
How to Perform a Daily Snout to Tail Examination
A daily snout to tail examination accomplishes several important things all at once, but most importantly, it teaches what is ‘normal’ for the dog.
Cancer sucks
Dr. Rex Riggs, DVM, from Best Friends Veterinary Hospital in Powell, Ohio, talks about cancer and some of the interesting …
Bloat; a life threatening condition in dogs
by Guest Blogger Dr. Don Mann Gastric dilatation/volvulus (GDV) is a serious life-threatening condition that develops very quickly. Without quick …
Coat Care for Dogs in the Winter
Winter…snow, dry air, and heating from the furnace. All lead to itchy skin and lackluster coats on dogs in the winter. So what can you do?
Hey, Mother Hubbard, give your dog some pain-free bones!
By Guest Author, Dr. Jill Bishop, My Veterinary Hospital So, it starts with phrases like, “he’s starting to show his …
Top 4 signs of pet allergies
By Dr. Rex Riggs -the owner of Best Friends Veterinary Hospital in Powell, Ohio. Boy…is it allergy season again in …
Laser Therapy and Dogs
By Dr. Dawn Bookmyer, DVM ~ Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills Meet Samantha, 12 years young with two major knee …
Pets have teeth too! The Importance of Brushing your Dog’s Teeth
By Dr. Bridgette Lightell, DVM ~ Dublin Veterinary Clinic 42…30…What do these numbers represent? These are the number of adult …
Boy…is it allergy season again in Ohio!
By Dr. Rex C. Riggs, DVM ~ Best Friends Animal Hospital It seems like this has been the worst season …
How Physical Rehabilitation Can Help your Pet
By Dr. Adriane Ventresca, DVM, CCRP – Central Ohio K9 Rehabilitation Veterinary medicine is constantly evolving and finding new and …
Fleas, ticks mosquitos..oh my!
Ticks, fleas, and mosquitos will begin to show up in Spring in the weeds and tall grasses. Let’s get them under control.
The Harmful Side of Animal-Sourced Dog Chews
by guest blogger, Dr. Riggs Bully sticks, pig’s ears, cow hooves, marrow bones, rawhides and antlers. Sounds like a yummy …
Structure in Action: the making of a durable dog
By Guest Blogger Jan Ensign, CPT I attended a seminar called “Structure in Action.” Author Pat Hastings (Structure in Action: …
Trotters or Pacers? What Gait Can You Tell About Your Dog
To all but those readers who are veterinarians or Westminster Dog Show judges, the details of a dog’s gait and …
Sick as a Dog: A new strain of flu has spread to man’s best friend
by Guest Author, Joshua Spiert The crisp morning air and slowly warming hue of the leaves bring a dark and …
Skunk Odor Remover Recipe for Dogs
Sometimes our dogs seem so intelligent and then they get zapped by skunk spray. Tomato juice does not work to neutralize or deodorize skunk spray. Here is a skunk odor remover recipe that really works.
6 steps to Spring Clean your Dog
Every pet can benefit from a thorough spring cleaning once a year. When taking on this task think of everything related to your canine friend’s lifestyle as something that needs a “cleaning” of its own.
Indoor games and activities to calm your furry beast
Your dog is becoming a furry monster. What can you do? Try some of these indoor activities to help calm them.
How to Prevent Heatstroke (Hyperthermia) in Dogs
Dogs do not sweat like humans – they release heat by panting and they sweat through the foot pads and nose. Learn the signs of heat stroke.
Jogging and Walking with Dogs
There are many high-energy activities for keeping dogs physically and mentally fit. Exercise is a great way to prevent dogs from developing bad behaviors.
A Happy Way to Get Fit
When it comes to getting active, you may be better off investing in a dog than a gym membership.