Older Dog Can’t Sleep? It Could Be Dementia
If your older dog has begun pacing the floors at night and having trouble settling down, it could be a sign of dementia, just...
For That Last Good-Bye
More and more people are opting for euthanasia at home. It could cost about $100 more than at the veterinarian’s office, but it allows...
Short Takes August 2023
Outdoor Restaurant Seating Now Includes Your Dog
Don’t want to leave your dog home when you go out to eat? You no longer have to,...
Short Takes July 2023
Veterinarians Can Now Become Board-Certified in Shelter Medicine
As of this year, a veterinary specialty in shelter medicine is fully recognized by the American...
Marijuana Toxicity in Dogs on the Rise
As the legalization of marijuana expands, veterinary emergency rooms are seeing an increase in canine cases of marijuana toxicity, according to research published in...
You Cannot Diagnose Mouth Pain By How Much Your Dog Eats
People often assume that if their dog had mouth pain, he would stop eating. Not true, say Tufts health professionals Yuki Nakayama, DVM, and...
Have You Palpated Your Dog This Week?
Your veterinarian will palpate (feel) your dog’s body during her wellness exams to check for lumps and bumps that shouldn’t be there. But you...
In It For the Long Game
You probably already know that the smaller the dog, the longer it lives, on average. Chihuahuas and Chinese cresteds can live up to 17...
Unsafe Chewing
Last month we explained that dental chews known to reduce plaque or tartar on a dog’s teeth will contain a seal from the Veterinary...
The Impact of Stress on Working Dogs
We praise the ability of dogs to work side by side with us as guide dogs, K-9 dogs, military dogs, and TSA assistants at...
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...
Why Dogs Sniff Our Groins — and How to Stop It
One reason dogs sniff our groins is that the area is right in front of them at nose level. They don’t have to jump...
