Whole Dog Journal ~ June 2002

Volume 5
Number 6
June 2002

Features
Editorial
Letters

June 2002

Protection from Parvovirus
This highly contagious disease can be deadly, especially in puppies and certain vulnerable breeds. But some people feel that this and other vaccines cause more harm in healthy dogs than good.

Oops! She Did It Again!
Submissive urination is a vexing challenge with some puppies and young dogs. Most grow out of it eventually, but in the meantime, how can you help your pup put a cork in it?

A Special Food for Every Dog?
Foods for old dogs, fat dogs, little dogs ... We’ll tell you why there has been an explosion of specialty foods, and how to determine the differences between them (if there are any).

Take a Hike!
Do your homework before you go and you’ll enjoy nothing but happy trails with your dog. If you spend your time in the company of dogs, you’re probably used to walking – long walks, short walks, walks for potty stops, walks for exercise, walks to relieve boredom, and walks for walking’s sake. So, what’s the difference between walking and hiking? In practical application, not much. But in attitude, everything!