Kennel Cough Kennel cough!  Yikes!  No one wants to hear that diagnosis.  Kennel cough is highly contagious and its classic honking cough can linger for weeks.  Your sick pooch will have to be isolated.  Doggy daycare and the dog park will need to be put on hold.  Fortunately, most kennel cough infections are mild and […]

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Cute, smart and friendly the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a great little companion.  Favored by the British Royal Family they are considered the Royal Dog.  In 1933 a Pembroke pup named Dookie won the heart of King George IV.  Queen Elizabeth II shared her father’s love of the breed and had […]

Covid-19 and Dogs The last few years have been difficult.  The global pandemic caught most of us off guard causing fear, worry and confusion.  Initially, veterinarians answered questions for dog owners using knowledge of similar viruses and extrapolating results from human data.  Now with the knowledge that time has brought we have more information.  But […]

Top Hazards Dog Owners Should be Aware of This Fall  For dog owners, the fall is a time for fun in the leaves and cozy cuddles on the couch. Knowing what hazards could potentially harm a dog’s health will help ensure that your fall season is a happy and festive one. Here are the top […]

Hiking with Your Dog Summer is ending.  Autumn is near.  Fall is a great time for hiking in the woods with your best friend!  Most dogs love to hike.  They really enjoy running, romping, rolling, and jumping in piles of dry leaves, not to mention all of the amazing scents of autumn for them to […]

Signs of Dehydration in Dogs and Cats Do your favorite felines have their own hydration station?  Does your best pooch have easy access to fresh clean water at all times?  If not, they should!  Just like us, cats and dogs are made up primarily of water.  Virtually every system in the body relies on proper […]

How To Leash Train Your Puppy Teaching your new puppy how to walk on a leash is a very exciting time. After all, it is so fun taking your furry best friends out for walks. Although leash training a puppy can seem like a difficult process, it is actually much simpler than many people originally […]

Tick Prevention for Pets Ticks are out in full force. I have picked many off of myself, as well as pups that I’ve been walking. As a pet owner, it’s important to be aware of the dangers that ticks can pose to your pets. Ticks are small, parasitic creatures that attach themselves to the skin […]

Spring flowers that are dangerous to dogs and cats Of course, with the emergence of spring comes the radiance of beautiful flowers! However, as you live with the hope of seeing different shades of colorful petals, you equally need to be careful of the dangers that may be associated with these plants, if you’re a […]

How Acupuncture Can Ease Arthritis Pain in Dogs and Cats.  Many pets suffer from osteoarthritis, especially as they age. Thankfully, there are many natural ways that are effective and non-toxic that can help to ease pain and discomfort. In this blog, we’ll discuss how acupuncture can help cats and dogs with arthritis pain. Acupuncture for […]