What We Like: Dog Food Logic
April 9, 2014
We all love our pets and want to do what is best for them, and one of the biggest ways we can impact their health on a day to day…
Pain Part III: NSAIDs
March 19, 2014
There are many options for managing pain in our pets which can be used alone or in combination with one another. This week we will discuss Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs),…
Training Tips: Walking Nicely on a Leash
February 27, 2014
One of the most common problems people face with their dogs is pulling on the leash on walks. One of the reasons this is so difficult to address is…
It’s Pet Dental Month!
February 11, 2014
Did you know that February is Pet Dental Month? This is a good time to review dental disease in our pet dogs and cats and the importance of home and…
Pain Part II: Why Treat Pain? and How Pain Travels in the Body
January 31, 2014
Pain is a normal response by the body to various insults, and mild transitory pain can be protective for injured tissues. However, as pain increases in intensity and/or becomes…
Managing Veterinary Expenses
January 16, 2014
CSR Erin and Dr. Jen Seidl recently assembled some information about managing veterinary costs that is important to pass along. It is always a good idea to think about these…
Cabin Fever: Keeping Busy During the Polar Vortex
January 6, 2014
When the dog needs to be walked, the dog needs to be walked – even when it’s winter in Minnesota. However, there comes a point when the weather simply is…
Pain, Part I: Signs of Pain
December 30, 2013
Because dogs and cats cannot communicate with us using language, their pain has traditionally been under-recognized and undertreated. In addition, it used to be a commonly-held belief that some…
The Four Fs of Fear
December 26, 2013
Almost everyone has heard of the “fight or flight” response: In reaction to a scary or threatening situation, animals (or people) may react by either aggressively confronting the threat (“fight”)…