Dog Health & Care

Dog Safety During Halloween

When I think of Halloween, two things come to mind, costumes and candy. Sounds great right? Well, maybe not for our four legged friends. This holiday can present potential hazards for our dogs if we are…

Conditioning a Dog to be Good at the Veterinarian

Even the most docile of pooches can get disorderly when confronted with the stresses of a visit to the local vet. This can be difficult emotionally for both dog and owner. It is difficult to see…

Dog Food Labels – Information from FDA

Pet food labeling is regulated at two levels. The federal regulations, enforced by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), establish standards applicable for all animal feeds: proper identification of product, net quantity statement, manufacturer's…

How to Clean a Dog’s Ears

Cleaning a dog’s ears does not have to be a stressful experience for you or your dog. Earl and I threw together this video to give you a crash course in the pertinent anatomy of the…

How to Clip a Dog’s Nails

Here is a quick post that will give you some tips on clipping your dog’s nails. Most of the important information will be found in the embedded video. I decided to do a video on cutting…

Puppy Vaccines vs Socialization Classes

When you get a new puppy, you want to do everything right to keep your best buddy healthy and get started off in the right direction. The first thing you should do when bringing a new…

How to Tackle Skunk Spray

If your dog gets sprayed by a skunk: Don't panic! Don't touch your dog's fur with your bare hands Don't wait around for the smell to air out If possible, wash your dog outside or in…

Timing of Spay/Neuter and Cruciate Ligament Disease Risk: New Evidence from 20,590 Dogs

Publication D. Low. Cumulative gonadal hormone exposure is nonlinearly associated with risk of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease: a generalised additive model analysis of 20,590 dogs (1988–2023). Journal of Small Animal Practice (2025), pp. 1–8 in…