Dog care

Animal Communicator for Dogs: Gotta Try Everything Once (Or Twice)—On The Quest To Figure Out Jasmine’s Episodes

Animal communication is the sharing of energies which develops into a two-way communication that is neither verbal or physical in nature. It involves the exchange of thoughts, sensations, feelings, and emotions over time and distance. More information: What is Animal Communication? Do I believe in it? Let’s say I believe in it enough. I witnessed observations and insights that indicate it is credible.…

by Jana Rade

Weird Things We Do for Dogs: The Wackiest Thing I Ever Did For My Dog

What is the weirdest thing you ever did for your dog? Over at Keep the Tail Wagging, Kimberly wrote a post 11 Ridiculous Things I Do for My Dogs. I went through the memories of my time with Jasmine, I thought about the whackiest thing I ever did for her. The weirdest thing I did for my dog It was…

by Jana Rade

Functional Dog Ramps: The Ups And Downs Of Dog Ramps

Dog ramps are an indispensable tool for dogs with mobility issues as well as in the prevention of injuries and wear and tear on the joints. Not all ramps, however, are created equal. There are considerations to keep in mind to ensure your dog’s ramp is safe and functional. Thank you to my hubby for weighing in from a jack-of-all-trades…

by Jana Rade

Obesity in Dogs: Veterinarians Talk About The Biggest Toll Our Dogs Pay For Obesity

Do you think that obesity in dogs is a problem? 56 percent of American dogs are obese! That is more than every other dog. When our vet saw three dogs in a row who were at an ideal weight, he was so excited he had to blog about it! So I asked my veterinary friends what they consider the most…

by Jana Rade

Looking For A New Veterinarian: Our List Of Questions

The time I dreaded has come; we had to look for a new veterinarian. We love our vet, and finding him was a long, painful journey. There were only two reasons why we would look for a new one: us moving our vet moving or retiring We had to search for a veterinarian because were moving. Looking for a new…

by Jana Rade

Jana Rade

I am a graphic designer by day, dog health advocate, dog writer, member of the Dog Writers Association of American and an award-winning author. Jasmine, the Rottweiler of my life, was the largest female from her litter. We thought we were getting a healthy dog. Getting a puppy from a backyard breeder was our first mistake. Endless veterinary visits without a diagnosis or useful treatment later, I realized that I had to take Jasmine's health care in my own hands. I learned the hard way that simply seeing a vet is not always enough. There is more to finding a good vet than finding the closest clinic down the street. And, sadly, there is more to advocating for your dog's health than visiting a veterinarian. It should be enough but it often is not. With Jasmine, it took five years to finally get a diagnosis for her initial issue. Unfortunately, other problems had snowballed for that in the meantime. Jasmine's health challenges became a crash course in understanding dog health issues and how to go about getting a proper diagnosis and treatment. I had to learn and I had to learn fast. Helping others through my challenges and experience has become my mission and Jasmine's legacy. I now try to help people how to recognize and understand signs of illness in their dogs, how to work with their veterinarian and when to seek a second opinion. My goal is to save others the steep curve of having to learn things the hard way as I did. That is the mission behind my blog and behind my writing. That is why I wrote Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog, which has turned out being an award-winning guide to dog owners . What I'm trying to share encompasses 20 years of experience.

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