Dogs need time more than dogs need space
I was in a class recently on dog behavior. We were taught that dogs really really want to be with you all the time. This is not news to most of us dog owners but you can prove it to yourself- leave the back door open and see where your dog spends his time. Unless...
Cat food – what’s best for felines?
Commercial cat food is pretty good stuff. It’s cheap, it’s convenient and some of it is actually good for your cat, in moderation. Cat owners worry that they are feeding a dangerous product , that their cat will be either malnourished or even poisoned. Some owners...
A low-cost screening test for a serious problem- congestive heart failure in dogs and cats
The sleeping respiratory rate of your animal can tell you much about his heart and lung function. While it is no substitute for veterinarian doing a physical exam and taking a thorough history the sleeping respiratory rate test is something owners can do at home that...
Arthritis drugs in dogs
Two things help dogs with arthritis live longer and happier lives- weight loss and multimodal pain control Weight loss is helpful to dogs who are suffering from arthritis. We grade dogs body weight from 1 to 9 where 1 is thin and 9 is fat....