Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
A vast majority of dogs suffer from some level of periodontal disease by the time they become three years old. Dental disease doesn’t affect only the mouth; it can have negative impact on the entire body. You can read more about that here: Bad Breath in Dogs: When Bad Breath Can Kill! There are ways to prevent or delay periodontal…
How do you spoil your dog? Do you think that regular wellness exams qualify? Most people love to spoil their dogs. If you want to spoil your dog in a meaningful way, don’t forget the things they can appreciate, and don’t forget wellness exams. There are few things you can do for your dog to increase their chances of a…
What is socialization and what can it possibly have to do with longevity? The general belief, it seems, is that socialization is your dog meeting other dogs–as many dogs as possible. Which is true to a degree but far from that simple. What is socialization? Socialization is the process of preparing a dog to enjoy interactions and be comfortable with…
Can a tag prevent ticks from feasting on your dog? Maybe. Last time I talked about the conundrum ticks might have become for us. For the longest time, we found hardly any … until the fall when they seemed to have come out of the woodwork. Was that a reflection of things to come? While we’re still hoping that somehow that…
Rabies is one of the most devastating viral diseases affecting dogs. Time goes by too quickly. Especially when it comes to vaccination boosters. Apparently, it’s been three years already since Cookie’s last one for rabies. I hate having to booster. And generally, I don’t. Except for rabies. Cookie would have also been due for parvo and distemper, but with those, we…