by Grace Bryson | Apr 20, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, things you should know
he temperature of a healthy normal dog is 101 °F (38 °C). However, the temperature of a healthy dog ranges from 99 °F to 102.5 °F (37.2 °C-39.2 °C). Dogs are said to be homothermic or in simple terms, warm-blooded animals. Their body temperatures are maintained at a...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 14, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, things you should know, Training Tips
Puppy strangles (aka juvenile pyoderma and juvenile cellulitis) is a serious dog skin condition that affects puppies 4-16 weeks of age. Some breeds of dogs are predisposed of this condition. typically occurs in young dogs under the age of four months. This...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 11, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, things you should know, Training Tips
Ticks are small insects that feed on the blood of a host by using their mouths to latch onto the skin. According to WebMD, most tick bites do not cause serious health problems, but it is important to remove a tick from your skin as soon as you notice it. Ticks can...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 9, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know
You know that canine heartworm disease can be deadly — so you’re always certain to give your dog his monthly heartworm preventative tablet. Since he’s on the medication year-round, why does your vet insist on a heartworm test before she writes you an...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 6, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know
Gardening season is here! Plant bulbs are just as excited to break through the ground to add some color to our yards as we are to see some greenery! That said, we need to be aware of the potential dangers spring plants can be for our pets. Here is a list of some of...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 5, 2014 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
Puppies begin their lives drinking mom’s milk, and following that up with a proper and nutritionally balanced diet might seem like quite the tall order, particularly if you’ve never done so before. During and after the weaning process, the diet planning...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 4, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
A dog should never be punished for deeds you do not like, but rather corrected. What’s the difference between a punishment and a correction? A correction is when you give a command of disapproval at the moment the deed is about to be done or is being done. A...
by Grace Bryson | Mar 26, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, things you should know
Those first magical days of a puppy’s life are amazing to witness, as anyone who has been there can attest. When puppies open their eyes, they are greeted by an amazing assortment of sights. As their eyesight gets better, more of their senses begin to be...
by Grace Bryson | Mar 13, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know
There are various conventional and natural treatments for fleas. Traditional flea treatments can be costly and sometimes cause adverse reactions. Accordingly, many pet owners consider natural flea treatment options, such as vinegar. Vinegar is a natural remedy that...
by Grace Bryson | Mar 11, 2014 | adoption story, Day in the Life, Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, Just because, something to think about, things you should know
New program to reward dog owners who adopt New program to reward dog owners who adopt– Image 1 Submitted Dog trainer and behavioural specialist Grace Bryson is looking to start a new program in Belleville to help reduce the number of dogs that are put up for adoption....