by Grace Bryson | Sep 27, 2013 | something to think about, things you should know
With the cold weather and cranked-up heat — comes the dry and itchy skin — and with the dry and itchy skin — comes the moisturizers. But while you’re protecting your own skin, you might want to think about Fido’s too. Dogs experience the...
by Grace Bryson | Sep 13, 2013 | things you should know, Training Tips
Nail chewing and biting is not standard dog behavior and could be a cause for concern, according to Dr. Page Wages at the Oberlin Animal Hospital. Boredom, anxiety, poor grooming, allergies and infections are common causes for the chewing habit, and should be...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 31, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?
Symptoms that indicate food allergies also occur with flea and other allergies. Dogs with food allergies often show symptoms such as ear drainage, skin rashes and skin, ear infections and itchy feet, according to Purdue University of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinarians...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 18, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?
Dogs commonly get cancer. Cancer is a disease that is characterized by a group of cells that grow to invade and destroy adjacent tissues. It may also spread to distant areas through a process called metastasis. Cancer can occur in the skin, under the skin and affect...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 15, 2013 | something to think about, Training Tips
Though every effort is made to be as sterile and clean as possible in surgical settings, no level of cleanliness can completely eliminate the possibility of infection. Surgical staples can play a role in how these infections come about. Read...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 14, 2013 | something to think about, Training Tips
Has your dog just been neutered or spayed? Did your dog undergo another type of surgery? Proper care for a dog after surgery is vital to promote healing and prevent infection. Surgery after care for a dog must include cleaning the incision, but many owners are unsure...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 13, 2013 | Training Tips
I have personally have had to do this on a couple of occasions when my dogs got into something they shouldn’t have, It really does work and I have NEVER had to wait the five minutes. You can find the peroxide and syringes at the dollar store, what I do is I buy...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 13, 2013 | Just because, something to think about
Dogs are loving companions that tend to be naturally high energy. After a surgery, however, it is important to listen to the vet’s instructions and keep a dog calm. Most dogs need to have their activity restricted after surgery to allow time for the wounds to...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 8, 2013 | Food for thought
Okay so as many of you know we have just had a pretty rough four days with our big boy Daddy breaking his leg, today we met with the surgeon who did the operation and who is a orthopedist surgeon and specializes in nothing but bones. Here is what he told us and lets...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 6, 2013 | Day in the Life, Just because
So two days ago we had a very lovely day at Vanderwater Park and when we got back home the very tired puppies had a long nap, that was the last bit of peace we would have for the next to days! Later that evening about 4pm we were outside playing with the dogs and...