What are the Best Veggies for Dogs?
Is your dog looking a little winded, overweight and always sickly? Just like humans, dogs require a balanced and healthy diet to stay healthy and grow.
Tips that work when your dog is carsick
Does a short car trip feel more like a roller coaster ride for your dog? Here are some tips to help
Canine Courtesy while hiking on the trails of Hocking Hills
Dog friendly does not mean free range. By showing courtesy to fellow hikers and their dogs more areas will open to dogs allow them to share in our experiences. Here’s what I learned.
The Little-Known Benefits of Coconut Oil for Your Dog
From skincare to oral hygiene, there are many things that you can do with the coconut oil that’s probably already sitting in your kitchen cabinet. But did you know that it’s also supposed to be great for your dog?
How To Groom Your Dog at Home
Dog grooming is important to keep your pet looking and feeling as great as they possibly can. Keeping them bathed and trimmed regularly will help cut down on the amount of hair that they shed, and will also make it so that you are in tune with what is going on with your dog.
The Pros and Cons of a Raw Dog Food Diet
A raw dog food diet or RMBD (Raw Meat Based Diet) is not a new concept and is after all the diet wild dog species evolved with. However, introducing the raw diet to domestic dogs is a relatively new concept that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years and the response to this new trend has been met with some controversy.
What You Need To Know When Your Dog Won’t Eat Or Drink
The health of our family members is always a top priority, and this includes our canine friends. It can be worrisome when a dog’s appetite shrinks, or worse when they stop eating altogether. What can cause your dog to stop eating?
Inactive Canine? How to Boost Your Dog’s Energy
Have you noticed that your dog is unusually slothful and sluggish lately? Any sign of changes in your dog’s behavior is not something to take lightly. Loss of energy can be a symptom of a metabolic condition or circulatory disease, so it’s best to bring your dog to the vet for a thorough examination.
What you need to know about showering an elderly dog
It’s bathtime, but are you and your senior dog ready for bathing?
Possible medical causes for aggressive or unusual behavior in dogs
There are many conditions that can cause unusual or aggressive behavior in dogs: anything from problems with teeth and eyesight to joint pain.
Coping with grief after your dog is gone: Talking with your children
Children should be taught from an early age the impermanence of life. How To Explain The Loss Of A Pet To Your Children As parents you may feel uncomfortable talking about death to your kids. You may think that silence will spare your children some of the pain and sadness. But, this is wrong. The…
Coping with grief after your dog is gone: 5 stages of grief and mourning
The 5 Stages of Grief and Mourning 1) Denial and inability to grasp the fact. It is common for our first reaction to learning of the death or terminal illness of a pet to be denial and inability to grasp the fact. We feel stunned, bewildered and dazed. This is a normal reaction, which is…
Beach Safety 101: How to keep your dog safe at the beach
By Guest Blogger Jeffery Roberts Dog-friendly beaches offer a great opportunity to have some extra fun with your canine friend. They provide an area for playing with you and with other dogs, and are especially great if your dog loves to swim. But, before you enjoy the beach, you should take some precautions for your…
Game Changer Dog Toy – perfect for the ‘heavy chewer’
Looking for a quality, durability and fun toy for your dog? The Game Changer by Bark Busters is your answer.
5 Questions to Ask Yourself a Dog Food
Not all dog food is alike so what questions should you ask yourself when trying a new dog food? Here’s my criteria for a dog food review.
Are Dog Treats a Good Thing?
by Autumn, Guest Dog Blogger I’ve been testing out quite a few new dog treats now that my owners have subscribed to the Bark Box. Each one tastes better than the next but I know too many treats will make my waistline stretch…something not so good now that I’m almost 9 years old (or about…
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.
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.
Books on Deaf Dogs
Owning a deaf dog can be stressful, but support groups and books are available for resourceful owners. Here are some suggestions.
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 parents is how to help a child cope with the death of a pet. Well let me see if I can provide some information on this all too common topic. First, it is important to…
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 Laura Pakis, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Blogger Your dog needs more activity. A walk is good for you and better than nothing for your dog, but he would much prefer a high-speed game of…
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 reinforcement might not always mean treats you can eat, but they are one of the most popular tools for both dogs and owners. Giving dog treats is more than an expression of love for our…
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 passed away over the weekend. She truly loved coming to Acme – thank you for everything.” Most of us grieve greatly when this occurs. For some of us, this is a very private thing. And…
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. You may be wondering why you don’t see grape ice cream or even grape sherbet around. Urban legend says it all starts in 1876 when Robert Green tried to create grape ice cream. It didn’t…
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 developments in the human world of cancer that might benefit our pets. Cancer sucks. It sucks when someone we know gets it. It sucks when our pet gets it. It just sucks. So what exactly…
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 intervention, most dogs are lost once they develop this problem. The cause is not well understood. Large deep-chested breeds (Great Danes, Mastiffs, Fox Hounds, others) are more commonly affected, but the problem can occur in…
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 age” or “he can’t keep up with his sister” or “he has some trouble zipping up the stairs like she used to”. When I hear these phrases, I think arthritis. What most pet owners do…
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 Ohio! It seems like this has been the worst season in years. It could be due to the fact we had such a warm winter and spring. I am sure there are many of you…
Training a Deaf Puppy Can Be Challenging, But Not Impossible
By Spike, dog blogger, Hi, all! This is Spike and I’d like to start off by saying congratulations to those of you who made the very smart decision to adopt a puppy! Now, let’s….wait, what’s that? You say your puppy is deaf and you don’t know how you’re going to train him? Oh, that’s no…
Laser Therapy and Dogs
By Dr. Dawn Bookmyer, DVM ~ Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills Meet Samantha, 12 years young with two major knee surgeries and no longer has a lot of mobility in her rear legs. Dragging both feet due to nerve damage, this rescue pup particularly dreaded the cold, winter months. Samantha’s quality of life has dramatically…
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 teeth that dogs and cats have, respectively. Just like our own teeth, pets need their teeth to be regularly cared for too. If not, dental infections can occur and lead to problems with the heart,…
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 in years. Could be due to the fact we had such a warm winter and spring. I am sure many of you have reached your quota of Allegra, Zyrtec, or the plethora of other antihistamines…
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 safer techniques to help you give your pet the best quality of life possible. One of these emerging specialties for your canine companion is physical rehabilitation therapy. In human medicine, physical therapy has existed for…
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 smorgasbord for your dog, doesn’t it? I bet many of you use these treats to satisfy your dog’s chewing and keeping them occupied; but should you? Have you ever given deep thought to these animal…
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: The Making of a Durable Dog) spoke about canine body structure and movement. I found this seminar riveting to say the least. While the focus was on the skeletal structure of our canine friends, what…
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 what it means is probably a mystery. It is an aspect that can be very important in determining the correctness of a dog’s posture and its overall health, but it also can be easily overlooked….
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 sinister traveler. It reveals itself with hacking and coughing, lethargy, and may cause exhaustion or excessive panting. Well, perhaps you yourself never experienced this, but a certain member of your family may have. The dog…
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.
Frozen yogurt dog treat
I scream you scream, let’s make some ice cream for your dog
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