Dog Chews: Which Ones are Right for Your Dog?
Why Do Dogs Enjoy Bones and Chews? Dogs’ ancestors ate most of the prey they killed, including the marrow from bones. For dogs today, dogs have an innate drive to
Category: Health/Wellness
Keeping Your Dog Clean: Tips & Tricks from a Groomer
Tear Stains What are tear stains and why do they happen? Tear stains are stains around a dog’s eyes. The stains are visible on light colored dogs but can be
Beginner’s Guide to At Home Dog Grooming
Brushing Regular brushing is important for keeping out any knots and/or matting that might end up in your pup’s coat. Brushing also helps remove dead hair and skin, stimulating the
The Importance of Pet Hydration
Why Should I Be Concerned About Pet Dehydration? Dehydration in pets is a common, potentially life-threatening condition. Several things could cause a pet to become dehydrated, such as heatstroke, illness,
Dermatology and Our Pets
Learning About Ear Infections in Dogs and Cats Ever notice your pet having redness or itchiness around its ear? This is more common than you may think, in our lesson
Highlights from Pet Emergencies: How to Respond Quickly to Save Your Pet’s Life
Many Emergencies Can Be Easily Prevented After working in emergency pet medicine, I realized that many owners just didn’t know how to respond to specific emergencies, such as toxicities from
Highlights from Nothing but the Tooth with Dr. Amy Cooper
Canine Dental Anatomy Adult dogs have 42 teeth. As puppies, they are born without teeth. By the time they are 8 weeks old, all baby teeth will be in place.
Highlights from Dermatology & Our Pets: Vet Advice on Common Skin Conditions, Such as Allergies and Ear Infections
Allergic Symptoms in Dogs and Cats Scratching is typically the first symptom we think about with allergies. For dogs, if they scratch toward the back portion of their body, it
Is My Dog or Cat in Pain?
Dogs and cats feel pain just like humans. Whether it’s soreness, infection, muscle injury, dental problems, or other discomfort, it’s important to remember dogs and cats often express pain in
Highlights from Our Symphony with Animals: The Psychology Between Human and Animal Bonds
Our Bond with Animals In the 1970s, Biologist Edward Wilson coined the phrase biophilia to describe humans’ love of life. It is the inherent need to connect to other life,