Things We Love: Food Dispensing Toys
February 13, 2015
One of the challenges of owning pets is keeping them busy, both mentally and physically. Weather, work schedules, and family commitments can conspire against us to make setting time aside…
Housetraining 101
January 19, 2015
One of the most important (and potentially most frustrating and aggravating) parts of having a new puppy is housetraining. Housetraining is an essential part of teaching our dogs and puppies…
Common Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats
December 14, 2014
When we think of heart disease, cholesterol and heart attacks usually come to mind. In our dogs and cats, however, that type of heart disease is extremely rare. When it…
Holiday Pet Hazards
December 9, 2014
The holidays are a busy time, and while we’re getting ready to celebrate with loved ones it’s important to remember that this time of year can hide some hazards for…
Core Strength I: Diagonal Leg Lifts
November 24, 2014
We hear a lot about core strength for ourselves, but did you know that core strength is beneficial for your dog, too? Core exercises strengthen the back, trunk, and abdominal…
Rabies
October 20, 2014
In our modern world it is easy to think that rabies is a concern for times past. But recently, some of our clients have had brushes with rabies-positive wildlife,…
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease in Dogs: A Primer
September 29, 2014
The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), found inside the knee, is a small ligament with a big job in our pet dogs. Humans have a similar ligament called the anterior cruciate…
Play With Your Dog!
April 30, 2014
It can sometimes be hard for city-dwelling owners to keep our dogs’ bodies and brains active and exercised. In recent years there has been a marked increase in options…
Help for Reactive Dogs
April 15, 2014
It’s finally spring, and we are all out walking our dogs more. Many of us have had the embarrassing and distressing experience of having our dog bark, lunge, or growl…