Managing Mange in Dogs
The “umbrella” term mange refers to two specific skin diseases in dogs caused by mites: demodectic and sarcoptic mange. Sometimes called...
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Nomi Berger
Aug 1, 20223 min read
Consider the Pet Sitter
Are you hesitant about planning a vacation because of your dog? Are you stopped by images of your cherished family companion baying...
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Laurie Gouley
Jul 19, 20223 min read
Dogs and the Dangers of Blue-Green Algae
Blue-green algae, despite their name, aren’t, in fact, plants. While they live in both fresh and salt water, they’re actually microscopic...
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Nomi Berger
Jul 1, 20222 min read
Cautious is Cool this Summer
Picture yourself on a sweltering summer day wearing a long winter coat. Are you hot yet? Itchy? Thirsty? Looking for shade? Now picture...
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Laurie Gouley
May 30, 20223 min read
Dogs and Rabies
Dogs and Rabies Even the word “rabies” is enough to evoke fear in everyone. A deadly virus that affects the brain and spinal cord of any...
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Laurie Gouley
May 16, 20222 min read
Vertigo in Dogs
Vertigo in Dogs Canine vertigo or vestibular disease refers to a sudden, non-progressive disturbance of balance. More common in older...
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Laurie Gouley
May 2, 20223 min read
Doggy, Come Home: Turning Lost into Found
Doggy, Come Home: Turning Lost into Found Millions of dogs go missing each year. Unfortunately, very few of them are ever reunited with...
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Laurie Gouley
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Halitosis in Dogs
Halitosis in Dogs If your doggy’s breath seems less than fresh lately, there are various reasons behind it, the most common being...
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Laurie Gouley
Apr 4, 20223 min read
The Importance of a “Pet-Nuptial” Agreement
The Importance of a “Pet-Nuptial” Agreement Like a prenuptial agreement, the aptly named “pet-nuptial” (pet custody) agreement can assist...
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Laurie Gouley
Mar 21, 20223 min read
Dogs and Grass
Many dogs have a condition called pica, which means they favor eating such non-food items as toys and feces, dirt and grass. Most...
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Laurie Gouley
Mar 7, 20223 min read
Tail Biting and Chewing in Dogs
Tail Biting and Chewing in Dogs Most dog owners readily admit to smiling at the silly sight of their dog chasing his tail. But when an...
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Laurie Gouley
Feb 25, 20222 min read
Uh-Oh! When Dogs Ingest Foreign Objects
Uh-Oh! When Dogs Ingest Foreign Objects Woe to those careless doggy owners who leave temptation – most famously socks – within easy...
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Laurie Gouley
Feb 15, 20223 min read
The Downside of Doggy Doors
The benefits of doggy doors, particularly those with screened flaps, permitting your precious pup to exit and enter your house in your...
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Laurie Gouley
Jan 11, 20223 min read
Canines and Kennel Cough
Canines and Kennel Cough Kennel cough or infectious tracheobronchitis in dogs is usually caused by a combination of Bordetella and...
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Laurie Gouley
Jan 6, 20222 min read
A Year of Rescue Resolutions for YOU!
Have you thought of adding some new and different resolutions to your traditional New Year’s list? Have you ever thought of getting...
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Laurie Gouley
Dec 27, 20213 min read
Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Hypothyroidism in Dogs Historically a disease of “middle-aged” dogs, hypothyroidism occurs when their thyroid glands no longer produce...
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Laurie Gouley
Dec 13, 20213 min read
Glaucoma in Dogs
Glaucoma in Dogs While not one of the most common conditions in dogs, glaucoma can ultimately lead to blindness. However, an early...
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Laurie Gouley
Nov 23, 20213 min read
Canine Pancreatitis
Recognizing the early signs of pancreatitis -- inflammation of the pancreas – is essential to your cherished canine companion’s health,...
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Laurie Gouley
Nov 1, 20212 min read
November is Adopt-A-Senior-Dog-Month
Psst! Spread the word. Now is the time. Time to brighten the darkening days of November. Time to warm the cooling nights of November....
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Laurie Gouley
Oct 21, 20212 min read
Canines and Coprophagia
Coprophagia is the act of eating and ingesting feces. Studies have shown that what is repulsive to humans is normal and natural in dogs...
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