We often hear of people who have suffered cancer, heart disease or other serious health issues who make changes in their lifestyle to revitalize and strengthen their immune system. Most often, a change in diet is tops on the list. They begin including more wholesome foods like fresh fruits and vegetables and less processed foods,… Read more »
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Parvovirus
Years ago, I lived next door to a young couple whose adorable, black, mixed-breed dog had the most precious puppies! There were about 6 or 7 puppies, if I remember correctly. All were shaggy black and white, adorable little round-bellied pups. Our back yards were not separated from our neighbors, and any time I was… Read more »
Cats Work Hard Too!
We talk a lot about working dogs – military dogs, police dogs, assistance dogs, herding dogs, guard dogs, weight pullers, etc… Everyone knows that many dogs have a job to do and they’re so good at whatever they’re trained to do. But what about cats? Is there such a thing as a working cat? Yes,… Read more »
FETCH! The good and the bad
Like baseball for humans, fetching a ball has to be the great American pastime for dogs! I mean, one of the first toys we buy for our dogs is a ball. Then we try to get them all excited and throw it and feel a sense of triumph when they excitedly leap through the air… Read more »
What Is Rabies: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention
Other than faithfully having my pets vaccinated, I have never given much thought to Rabies. Now and then there is a warning of rabid wildlife in the news, but that’s really the extent of my awareness. After looking into the subject of rabies, I hesitated writing about it. To think that animals can and have… Read more »
What Do Dog Kisses Mean?
Does your dog lick you? Is it something you have encouraged or taught him to do, or did he just kind-of insist on doing it, uninvited? This is one of those subjects where there will be many opinions. In fact, many experts contradict one another on the subject of licking. Why do dogs lick you?… Read more »
Dog Friendly Events in Richmond, VA for Fall 2019!
It’s that time again… Pumpkin lattes, flannel shirts, bonfires, and fall festivals! What better way to enjoy this beautiful season than with your furry friend at your side? The Richmond area is loaded with fun things to do with your pup! We have put together a list of fun, dog friendly events in our area… Read more »
Dog Idioms History and Meanings
Last month we observed “National Work like a Dog Day” on August 5th. I doubt any of us took the day off to celebrate… it’s just another one of those unusual days that someone decided would be a good thing to recognize. I looked up the origins of the “holiday” and no one seems to… Read more »
Blue Green Algae: What You Need to Know
Did you read the article on CNN last week about the three dogs that died from ingesting water that had been contaminated with toxic blue green algae? Two of the dogs were in North Carolina and one was in Georgia. When we think of the blue-green algae scare, we tend to think of it as… Read more »
What you need to know about Leptospirosis
I had no idea that we were smack-dab in the middle of an area that has one of the highest predicted probabilities for canine leptospirosis in the United States! Did you? And if you’re like me, you are really just beginning to understand the “lepto” disease. What is it? Why is it important? Is your… Read more »
Your Dog’s Vision
We have noticed a real decline in Rex’s vision for the last 6 months or so. He’s 13 years old, so we would expect a little change, but this seems like more than just a “little”. Our Vet took a look at his eyes a few weeks ago when we had him in for a… Read more »
Summer Walks and Your Dog’s Feet
Did you read that article in USA TODAY yesterday about Olaf, a Golden Retriever, whose paw pads were burned after going on a walk on hot pavement? Poor guy. He’s doing fine, but I’ll bet his owner feels just terrible. I’m not judging. I am actually surprised that the burns were as severe as they… Read more »
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