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How to Travel With a Dog on a Plane
There are many things to know and do in advance when flying with your dog in cabin or in a carrier in cargo. Here’s what you need to know before bringing your dog on a plane.
Dogs Know When We’re Stressed: Here’s How
It always makes me happy when scientists substantiate something about dogs that any loving dog owner already knows – but it’s icing on the...
Excessive Panting in Dogs
Dogs pant for several reasons, the main one being to cool themselves. Dogs can’t perspire the way humans do, though they do have sweat...
What is Parvovirus in Dogs?
Canine parvovirus type 2 (also known as CPV, CPV2, or just “parvo”) has been sickening and killing dogs and puppies since 1976, the year...
Healthy Dog Gums vs Unhealthy Dog Gums: The Colors to Watch Out For
Did you know that the color and condition of your dog’s gums can give you important clues about her health? Paying attention to these...
Urgent warning for dog owners: Parvo-like illness spreading in Michigan, killing dogs
Recently, a dog was admitted to a veterinary hospital in northern Michigan with symptoms that looked just like those of canine parvovirus type 2...
Wrong Dog, Right Home
Last month, I mentioned that I recently helped an 84-year-old friend with the 10-month-old Border Collie whom she had recently adopted from our local...
Unhealthy Gums? It Could Be Canine Gum Disease
We often pay attention to our dog’s teeth, but the gums supporting those teeth are just as important. Unfortunately, they’re frequently ignored. As a...
Trazodone for Dogs: Usage, Dosage, and Side Effects
Trazodone is an anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) medication that is also used for short-term sedation. It’s not classified as an analgesic (pain-relieving medication), so why are...
Pup Won’t Go? Steps to Take for Puppy Leash Training
You just brought your new puppy home and you can’t wait to head out on that first walk. You’ve been picturing this happy moment...
Amantadine For Dogs: Now For Relief of Chronic Pain
Amantadine is a medication that was initially used as an antiviral agent in humans, but it is gaining popularity for its contribution to chronic...
Ode to a Senior Dog
Not one but two friends said goodbye to their beloved senior dogs in the past week. I read their tributes to their beautiful dogs...