I have been a veterinary technician for over 20 years. I got into this industry because I was good at dog training and dog handling. I started as a receptionist but quickly worked my way up to handling bad dogs. Thankfully I had the ability to handle the really bad and aggressive dogs. I love … [Read more…]
How the BreathBone Makes Dental Maintenance Easy, Fun, and Tasty! We all know the importance of oral hygiene for our dogs. Sadly, over 80% of dogs over the age of 3 years old have some form of periodontal disease. By the time a dog is a senior, their dental health is often in dire straights, … [Read more…]
Having tummy trouble is the worst. We humans feel powerless against nausea and the unpleasant things that go along with it. When our pups are sick, it’s enough to break our hearts. If you find yourself caring for a pup with a stomach bug, you may wonder what you can give him to alleviate the … [Read more…]
Envision the scene. It’s early and your dog finished his morning business. You fill his food bowl with breakfast and he scarfs down the kibble. A few minutes later the sound is unmistakable: your dog burps. Does this happen regularly to your pup? Does he eat and then belch? Burping is common in dogs. Most … [Read more…]
Stewart’s story begins in the woods of rural Georgia where he was discovered chained to a tree with a thick leather belt buckled around his neck. Animal control officers brought the skinny, terrified pooch to the Whitfield County Animal Shelter. It was there that photographer and shelter volunteer, Rebecca Rood snapped this heartbreaking photo. Rebecca … [Read more…]
Dachshunds are natural born diggers. Originally bred to sniff out badgers, rabbits, and other burrowing creatures, modern Doxies still retain the desire to scent, chase and dig up prey. These traits put a handsome wire-haired hotdog named Ralph in a very tight spot last week. The mischievous pooch vanished while on a walk near the … [Read more…]
What’s worse than seeing your dog in pain? Not much. And if you have ever experienced a urinary tract infection, also known as bacterial cystitis, you know the disease is quite painful. Unfortunately, dogs can get urinary tract infections (UTIs) just like their humans. Bacterial UTIs are the most common infectious diseases in dogs, according to the … [Read more…]
Movies have the power to make us squeal with delight, cheer in victory, laugh hysterically, and sob uncontrollably. For dog lovers, movies that feature pups in peril, saving the day, or crossing the rainbow bridge are enough to bring us to our metaphorical knees. We’ve wrapped up a list of dog movies that are sure … [Read more…]
Charlie is an 11-year-old Golden Retriever who lost his eyes to glaucoma. His new disability didn’t change his happy-go-lucky personality, but Charlie’s parents say he began to move more slowly and stopped playing as much. But that all changed when Maverick came along! This gorgeous Golden fuzzball is Charlie’s baby brother, best friend, and seeing-eye-pup. … [Read more…]
What if I were to ask you the following question: What did you have for dinner last Tuesday? If you’re like most people, you’d have a hard time remembering. And that’s no surprise, because most people vary their diet significantly from day to day. However, what if I asked you this question: What did your … [Read more…]