Dog Tips

These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
helping surviving pet deal with loss
Dog Tips

Never Do This After Losing a Pet

Losing a pet can be distressing, not only for you and the human members of your family, but also for your living pets. Many pet parents immediately want to do this, but while you might be ready, others, both human and animal, may not. What you should do instead ...
— 5 min read
french bulldog breed
Dog Tips

New Procedure Brings Life to America's Most Popular Breed

This breed of dog may be the most popular in the US, but they can be at higher risk for as many as 20 common health problems, including some that are life-threatening. Now there's a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that can significantly improve their quality of life.
— 7 min read
heartworm dogs
Dog Tips

Considering Heartworm Defense? Avoid This Serious Mistake

There's a good chance your vet has recommended year-round heartworm prevention for your dog. Is it really necessary? Are there downsides? Chemical pesticides with the potential for toxicity, heartworm preventive usage must be carefully evaluated. What you need to know before proceeding.
— 7 min read
dog games
Dog Tips

7 Brain Games to Enjoy With Your Dog

Behavioral issues, including excessive barking and being destructive, can be related to boredom. Dogs without any mind challenges can also become depressed and sleep too much. These brain games will challenge your dog with a fun dose of mental stimulation - and you’re likely to enjoy them too.
— 5 min read
dog yeast infection
Dog Tips

Is Your Dog Chronically Itchy or Smelly? Could Be This

Dogs aren't supposed to have a 'stinky doggy smell.' Or be so horribly itchy that they desperately claw and chew, self-inflicting trauma and pain. Yet some owners are so used to it that they think this is normal. What does your dog smell like today?
— 10 min read
effects of spaying and neutering
Dog Tips

Spaying and Neutering Options Can Avoid Adverse Effects

Veterinarians often advise spaying and neutering to help decrease aggressiveness, yet there's no science to back that view. Furthermore, research continues to mount regarding the adverse long-term health effects of spaying and neutering. Here's the alternative I recommend instead.
— 8 min read
neutered golden retrievers
Dog Tips

Neutering Can Lead to Deteriorating Health

If you're concerned about soaring rates of joint issues, especially in Goldens and Labs, you won't want to miss this research. This striking data only adds new fuel to what I already recommend about this controversial yet very common procedure.
— 7 min read
neutering health risks
Dog Tips

Why I've Had a Change of Heart About Neutering Pets

Most American pet owners don't think twice about this routine procedure, and for the first five years of my practice, I truly believed I was doing the right thing for my clients. Now, after a disturbing discovery, I've changed my stance. And here's what I want you to know.
— 18 min read
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