When the Veterinary Oncologist Gets Cancer
Veterinary cancer specialist Renee Alsarraf, DVM, has spent decades donning protective gear when administering chemotherapy drugs to her canine cancer patients because the medications...
Reaction to the leptospirosis vaccine?
Q: We have had three Shetland sheepdogs over the last 15 years, and all of the breeders have told us not to give a...
Save Money on “New” Toys
It’s understandable that the toys in your dog’s toy basket or bucket would lose their allure after a while. But do you throw them...
Hair Dryers for Dogs
After a bath, a dog gets as much as 70 percent of the way to dry by herself as she shakes off the water...
Dog-Related Falls Not Just About Accidents While Walking Pets on Leashes
It’s logical to assume that more people fall while walking their dogs in the winter than during other seasons because of the hazards of...
Are You Fluent in the Language of Canine Stress?
Sure, you know that if your dog tucks her tail between her legs, she’s feeling terribly afraid, or at least extremely uncomfortable. It’s a...
Then comes doggie in the baby carriage!
Q: Once in a while I’ve seen people taking a walk with their dog in a stroller. Isn’t that just a bit too precious?...
Detecting Flea Bites
It’s easy to see flea bites on ourselves because we’re not covered head to toe in dense hair. The telltale raised red dots...
Research Suggests Once-a-Day Feeding Is Better For Dogs
Intriguing research on more than 10,000 dogs suggests that pets fed one meal a day instead of two or more meals experience cognitive...
Little Touches That Make a Big Difference
Have you ever said something endearing to your dog when she least expected it, like while you were walking her? Try it. Chances are...
Stress Appears to Cause Premature Graying in Dogs, Too
You know how the stress of four years in the White House can turn even a relatively young president prematurely gray? Turns out those...
Dog-nip?
Q: Do dogs react to catnip? I’m asking because I have both a dog and a cat, and when the dog sniffs the catnip,...
