Tips on Living With and Training a Blind Dog
When Orbit came into one of the classes I offer for puppies and their owners, in Santa Cruz, California, he was in most ways just like all of the other puppies. He bounced around excitedly, wanted to sniff the other pups, and was thrilled...
Quality of Life for Your Dog and You
In August 2011 my friend Tory felt a couple of small lumps on the throat of her 13-year-old mixed-breed dog, Scout. Within a couple of days of discovery, Scout was diagnosed with lymphoma.
While Scout...
Understanding Your Dog’s Nose
All dogs have noses – and they all know how to use them. Our awareness of our dog’s nose capabilities is nothing new. We humans have long taken advantage of our dogs’ scenting prowess...
How to Teach Your Dog to Play “Nose Games”
If competition isn’t your thing, you can do a simpler activity at home with your dog that we call Nose Games. You can do just the easy parts – hiding treats in a room...
Going Long
Summer is for reading, yes? These long summer days are a perfect time to relax and enjoy a good, long read that improves your dog’s life. For starters, get completely absorbed in a new...
Coccidioidomycosis: A Southwestern Hazard
If you live in or travel to the Southwest, particularly Texas, California, or Arizona, it is important that you know about a fungal infection called coccidioidomycosis. It is also known as San Joaquin Fever...
Canine Lymphoma: Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Lymphoma accounts for 7 to 24% of all canine cancers and approximately 85% of all the blood-based malignancies that occur, making it one of the most common cancers found in dogs. Lymphoma – also...
Know Your CBDs
It’s everywhere: CBD, the “miracle” drug. Each week, I probably have several clients inform me – their veterinarian – that they are giving this supplement to their dogs. Their intention and hope is that...
Osteosarcoma: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Osteosarcoma (OSA) has been found in every vertebrate class and has even been identified in dinosaur fossils, but it appears to be more prevalent in dogs than in any other species. While there are...
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When Is the Right Time for Euthanasia?
I have a number of friends (and a family member) who have
dogs who are nearing the end of their days. I’m noting...
