Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Could my dog get and spread the new Coronavirus infection? One of the problems with new infections is that there are a lot of unknowns. Even though various coronaviruses had been around for a long time, the COVID-19 is different. Human transmission is what led to the global pandemic. However, the reports on the infection found in a dog triggered…
What could be a reason for a dog to not engage in play? When Doobie joined my household, this 5-year-old lab knew only fear. Play was a totally foreign concept to this frightened creature. Dobie’s immediate concerns were how to cope in a new and frightening environment. The latter is really what I wish to communicate, to all those who…
Ruptured cruciate ligaments are a common injury in large breed dogs but small dogs can hurt their knee too. In small dogs, the injury can sometimes resolve with conservative management–rest and medication. Junior’s story Junior is an active, nimble senior dog–a little rocket. Age didn’t slow him down much. During one winter,t though, he suddenly stopped using his left hind…
You’re stuck at home, but your dog still needs physical and mental stimulation. A bored dog is a naughty dog. The solution is simple. Break the cycle with healthy activity in the form of floor exercises with your dog. Together, you and your dog can make a productive and dynamic duo! 1. Safety first Start with a padded, non-skid surface…
Provide digging opportunities for your digger. Back in the day, dogs could focus on being dogs. If they wanted to go and dig somewhere, it was not such a big deal. With the advances of people literally living quite upon people, the lives of our dogs have changed drastically. They spend their lives learning how to adhere to our silly…
Coronaviruses are a group of related viruses classified by common properties. Viruses are infectious agents made up of genetic material enclosed in a protein envelope. Different viruses target different species and various body systems. Different viral diseases can affect: respiratory tract gastrointestinal tract circulatory system nervous system the skin the liver Coronaviruses got their name from the Latin word corona,…