Don’t Dump Your Pet
Why You Shouldn’t Dump Your Pet There are many reasons why someone can no longer keep their pets. Many people feel your dog or cat will be free and can survive on their own. However, hundreds of years of domestication have taken the survival instinct out of our family pets. Animals that are dumped on […]
Skin Allergy Treatment
Treating Skin Allergies in Pets By Vesna Smedberg, RVT Allergies can cause itchiness in dogs and cats. The most common allergies are flea, food and environmental (atopic). While we can’t cure allergies, our goal is to minimize the response and complications, such as itchiness, discomfort and infections. We have come a long way in the […]
Canine Distemper
Distemper in Dogs Overview Canine distemper (also known as hard pad disease) is a disease young dogs and puppies are prone to. The disease is often mistaken at first for canine parvovirus, as it presents similar symptoms. Distemper in dogs is second in severity only to the canine parvovirus and it is highly contagious, potentially […]
Why Every Dog Needs Grooming
Importance of Grooming Your Dog There is no such thing as a grooming-free breed of dog. Some breed categories like those with short hair may seem like they don’t need grooming when in fact, all dogs need to be groomed. For your pet’s well-being, he should be groomed on a regular basis. Coat Care is […]
Breed Spotlight: German Shepherd
German Shepherd Facts Characteristics According to the AKC Registration Statistics, the German Shepherd Dog (GSD) was the third most popular dog breed in the United States in 2008. The German Shepherd Dog is an energetic and fun loving companion. The GSD is one of the most well-known and beloved breeds. He is the world’s leading […]
Portosystemic Shunt in Dogs
Canine Liver Shunt Overview Normally in the fetus, the patent ductus venosus (shunt) is present. This shunt bypasses blood away from the liver to the placenta so that the blood for the fetus can be cleansed by the mother. Then, within three days after birth and once the fetus is born, the shunt closes and […]
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Grooming
Grooming the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, or Tollers as they’re affectionately called, are the smallest of the Retrievers. Yet, ironically, they have the largest name. These dogs were bred to attract ducks and geese into the shooting range of hunters and retrieve the bodies once the prey is shot. […]
