Fi Smart Dog Collar Review
As our review of the Whistle Go Explore and Fitbark GPS activity/tracking collars (“Helping You Keep Track,” WDJ December 2020) went to press, we...
Gabapentin For Dogs: What You Should Know
Gabapentin is a medication that veterinarians are prescribing with increasing frequency, sometimes alone but more commonly in combination with other medications, for the management...
Can Dogs Eat Pineapple?
As dog parents, we want our pups to live happy and healthy lives. It’s common to wonder if dogs can eat some...
Leptospirosis in Dogs: What You Should Know
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria shed in the urine of infected wildlife. Deer, skunks, and raccoons are the biggest reservoirs, although rodents like mice and rats carry it too. Leptospirosis typically causes...
Help with Palliative or Hospice Care for Your Dog
In my 13 years as a veterinarian, I’ve worked in emergency and general practice, as a freelance writer, a volunteer with the homeless population and most recently, as a palliative and hospice-care doctor. While all...
Freshening Up
You may have noticed that the April 2021 cover looked a little more packed with article descriptions than usual. We’ve been tinkering a bit with the editorial mix and bringing some added value to...
Chronic Ear Infections in Dogs: What You Need to Hear
Given that itchiness" is the most common reason for veterinary visits
Prevent Dog Ear Infections by Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears
As a small-animal veterinarian, I see dogs for “check ears” appointments daily. Ear problems are common in dogs – the basic anatomy of the canine ear and certain breed characteristics are predisposing factors for...
Paddlesports Safety with Your Dog
Paddlesports have been a popular trend for the past several years, in large part due to the convenience and lowered costs of inflatables, but since the pandemic hit in 2020, the interest has skyrocketed...
Dry-Land Training: An Important Step for Safe Paddling with Your Dog
Preparation makes all the difference in the world when it comes to water-based activities with your dog. Practicing the skills that your dog will need on board your vessel (whether it’s a canoe, kayak,...
When Are Kids the “Right Age” to Get a Dog?
"As soon as Sam is the right age, we’re going to get a dog,” my friend said. According to her research, 5 years old is the magic number.
The problem with that enticingly simple rule...
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A Registered Microchip Helps, But Doesn’t Solve Everything
I heard a crazy story recently: My son’s neighbors lost their cat. It was an indoor/outdoor cat and just went missing; one...
