Puppy Training Basics Part 1 – Crate Training
Why Crate Training Is Important • Crate training helps with potty training. • A crate makes traveling with your dog much easier. • Crate training is an important aid …
What’s Up, Dog?
Canine Influenza In The Triangle – June 2017
Canine influenza has recently been diagnosed in the Triangle, and is highly contagious. The current strain in this area appears to be H3N2. A vaccine is available for this …
Got Halitosis? Dental or Gum Disease Can Cause Bad Breath
Does Your Pet Have Halitosis? Most often feline and canine bad breath is caused by dental or gum disease. Plaque and tartar are the main culprits for an unpleasant …
Are Dog Parks Safe?
This question of whether dog parks are safe has been posed many times by dog lovers. There is much debate about this very subject among veterinary healthcare providers. Some …
Why Is My Dog Limping?
There are many reasons for a dog to limp. No matter what the cause is, limping is typically a reaction to pain. The most common problems we see that …
Types of Dog Skin Mites You Need To Know About
There are several types of mange (skin mites) that affect dogs, including canine scabies (sarcoptic mange), ear mites (otodectic mange), walking dandruff (cheyletiellosis), and trombiculosis. Demodicosis is not considered …
Got Fleas? The Facts You Need to Know
The Flea Facts to Know: There are four life stages of the flea and it is important to know how to break this life cycle in more than one …
Preventing Heat Stress and Injury In Your Dog
It always amazes me when, every year as the temperatures rise, there are still reports of animals being left alone inside hot vehicles, despite the fact that the dangers …
Can You Hear Me Now?
Scientists — and anyone who lives with a canine — know that dogs pay close attention to the emotion in our voices. They listen for whether our tone is …
The Skinny On Feeding Your Dog
Since your dog can’t go shopping or read labels, it’s up to you to make good, sound decisions about your dog’s diet. This guide will teach you what to …