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New Study Says Dogs Lower Risk Of Asthma In Kids
There used to be a stigma about pets – get pregnant and the pet has got to go. People worried about germs and even believed that the child may end up allergic to them if they were around pets.
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Ask The Vet: Why Does My Dog Hump Things? What Can I Do?
Mounting is a brain pattern that is normal for dogs. Dogs do not have any emotional feeling about it nor do they feel any embarrassment, but people do. When it is driven by hormones, as in an intac…
A Pain In The Rear: 5 Signs Your Dog Has “Butt Problems”
There are glands on either side of your dog’s rectum that produce a very pungent fluid. They seem to serve no purpose to the health of a dog other than marking and identification. They tag his body…
Why Does My Vet Charge $200 For A Dental Cleaning And My Groomer Will Do It For $15?
The answer to the question about dental cleaning lies in the difference between what a groomer (or any unlicensed non- veterinarian) can do to clean teeth and what a vet means by “dental cleaning”….
The Surprising Dangers Of Dog Collars
When Stephanie Stafford pulled into her driveway, she knew immediately something wasn’t right. Her three dogs, Sheriff, Cal-e, Booker and foster dog Chance, were not bouncing off the window of the …
From The Vet: What You Can Do Now To Make Winter Easier For Your Pup
Winter is coming and we know we need to prepare for our pets. Cold temperatures and all the winter time accompaniments offer unique challenges to all living things trying to survive.
Indoor pe…
Ask A Vet: How Often Should I Bathe My Dog?
We as humans bathe or shower every day (and sometimes more in my job) and we wonder about hygiene for our pets.
Dogs can and should be trained to be calm and accepting of a bath at an early …
Ask A Vet: Why Does My Dog Pee In Weird Places Around The House?
This Is Why Dogs Never Die.
If you’ve ever lost a furry family member, you will never forget this powerful story. This is why dogs never die.
There’s A Simple Way To Keep Your Dog Comfy When Trimming Her Nails
Many pet owners don’t know that their dogs need to have their nails clipped just like we do. If they break, it can cause pain or even infection, so it’s important to make sure that either you know …
These Pets Definitely Have Some Hoarding Issues To Sort Out…
We’ve all had our low points, those times where the going gets tough. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, as long as you get the help you need!
Take, for example, that friend that collects little tri…
New Law Lets Tenn. Residents Save Dogs Trapped in Hot Cars
On July 1, 2015, Tennessee’s House Bill 537 went into effect making animal lovers extremely happy. This bill protects Good Samaritans saving pets trapped in hot cars from legal repercussions. Now, …
Teaching Your Dog To Swim: Cute Video Of A Dog’s First Time
Summer is upon us, which means time for fun in the sun and water. Whether you live near the sea, a lake, river, stream or your own swimming pool, chances are your dog will come in contact with wate…
How to Manage Seasonal Anxiety for your Dogs
Summer time can be a stressful time of the year for dogs. Increased thunderstorms and fireworks can make for a rough time for your pet’s, especially with all the loud noises associated with bot…