Have you ever witnessed the pure joy of a lab belly-slamming into a lake after a tennis ball, a border collie cooling off in the ocean on a hot day, or a Newfoundland proudly saving his human companion from the backyard pool – even when they don’t actually need saving? Many dogs love to swim,…
Why is it that an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury in dogs is the most common orthopedic injury in all veterinary medicine? Did nature not make this ligament strong enough in dogs? Is it simply due to bad breeding, or are there other factors in play here with relation to this injury? This question comes…
As much as some humans may try to deny it, a good night’s rest is as vital to our health as the air we breathe or the food we eat. We’ve all experienced the night and day difference between 8 hours of undisturbed shut-eye versus 8 hours of tossing and turning, but the benefits of…
This is a topic that I hold near and dear to my heart, and one that I hope will capture your attention because this is an extremely valuable concept that will have a direct impact on your dog’s quality of life. One thing is very clear to me: no dog owner ever wants to see…
Chances are you’ve heard of using fish oil as a supplement to support joint health. For years fish oils have been widely accepted as the most potent source of omega-3 fatty acids to naturally help with joint pain and inflammation in both humans and dogs… until now. Enter the green-lipped mussel. The words “green-lipped mussel”…
One of the concepts I come across frequently in my practice is pet owners’ perception that “people food” is bad for their dogs. Here are my typical sarcastic responses: So let me ask you this: does “dog food” grow in a different land or place than “people food”? Are there crops in the United States…
As a pet parent, you know firsthand the deep bond that exists between you and your beloved dog. When the people we love hurt, we hurt – and it’s no different with the members of our family that just happen to be covered in fur. I’m confident that if I asked each client that came…
Protein is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet – for both you and your dog – and it is especially important for dogs in recovery. But with so much information out there, it’s often difficult to figure out how much protein your canine companion needs. Is their protein intake high enough? Are they…
So, once a year you get that notice in the mail that your dog is due for a physical exam or yearly check-up and annual vaccinations. And every year you march into the chaos of the veterinary office with your dog in tow for your whole 15 minutes with the doctor… Let’s face it, 15…
