Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Is internet research a good thing, or is it a bad thing? The internet is a wonderful tool. But make sure you use reputable sources and a discerning mind. I research things on the internet all the time. But, at the end of the day, internet research bought Jasmine years she wouldn’t have been with us. Is internet research a…
Pyometra is a life-threatening bacterial infection in the uterus of dogs. Miku is a female Akita, about seven years old. My friend is “babysitting” her—kind of. The exact circumstances aren’t that important. Miku’s story The whole story started with my friend asking how long a heat cycle should last. I have to admit I know very little about these things…
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…
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…
Annual versus wellness exams–is there a difference? Veterinary wellness exams should be about much more than vaccination boosters. Even though vaccination reminders are often a tool veterinarians use to get you in the clinic, there are better reasons both parties should understand. When Keep the Tail Wagging raised this question, I was surprised. There is a difference? I always thought…