Effects of Surgical Sterilization on Canine and Feline Health and on Society
MV Root Kustritz 2012 Contents Surgical sterilization of dogs and cats is a well-accepted measure for population control in some countries, but is considered unethical…
Author: Michael D'Abruzzo
Training Reduces Stress in Human-Socialised Wolves to the Same Degree as in Dogs
Angélica da Silva Vasconcellos, Zsófia Virányi, Friederike Range, César Ades, Jördis Kristin Scheidegger, Erich Möstl, Kurt Kotrschal 2016 ABSTRACT The welfare of animals in captivity…
Long-Term Health Effects of Neutering Dogs: Comparison of Labrador Retrievers with Golden Retrievers
Benjamin L. Hart, Lynette A. Hart, Abigail P. Thigpen, Neil H. Willits 2014 ABSTRACT Our recent study on the effects of neutering (including spaying) in…
Neutering of German Shepherd Dogs: Associated Joint Disorders, Cancers and Urinary Incontinence
Benjamin L. Hart, Lynette A. Hart, Abigail P. Thigpen and Neil H. Willits 2016 ABSTRACT German Shepherd Dogs are important in police and military work,…
Balanced Dog Trainers vs Hacks – What you Should Know.
The dog training industry is on the fringe of widespread regulation. Â Infomercials, reality TV, franchises, and social media pop marketing are front and center to…
E-collar Dog Training Franchises Becoming a Threat to the Profession.
E-collars are on a one-way trip to be banned in most civilized countries if educated trainers don’t start policing and applying peer pressure to the companies…
Can you get worms from your dog?
These two videos answer some common questions about getting worms from your dog. Â It covers roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm: A little more technical about roundworm…
Coccidia in Dogs
Here is a presentation about Coccidia control in a kennel or shelter situation produced by Maddie’s fund: Coccidia are tiny single-celled parasites that live in…
Giardia in Dogs
Giardia is an extremely common intestinal parasite of the dog. Â This article will present a video and transcript from Dr. Becker and a video about…
Intestinal Worm Parasites in Dogs
This technical video gives an overview of the most common intestinal worm parasites in dogs. Â You can also click on any links for additional information:…
Mange in Dogs
By Dr. Becker Canine mange is a skin condition caused by several different species of parasitic mites. The mites embed themselves either on your dog’s…
The Ethology and Epidemiology of Canine Aggression
Randall Lockwood, 1995 Why Canids Bite? Biting is obviously a key component of predatory behavior in canids, However, most social canids show surprisingly low levels…
The Dr. Karen Becker / Dr. Ronald Schultz Interviews about Vaccines
Two great interviews done by Dr. Karen Becker to Dr. Ronald Schultz. Immunology expert Ronald Schultz, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (American College of VeterinaryInternal Medicine), has…
Over-Vaccination of Pets. Why is it happening?
These are two great videos done by Dr. Karen Becker with an interview of Dr. John Robb that best summarize what has been going on in…