Each year the Animal Control Poison Center receives a few hundred thousand calls relating to dogs consuming dangerous human foods, plants, and other poisons. While some dangerous items like pesticides, non-food items, human medications, and household cleaners are clearly hazardous to our dogs, some other items that are commonly found in our homes can also be harmful. While we are all aware of [...]
Read More facts, medical, training advice, vetIn a few weeks I will be heading out of state to attend a continuing education conference in Iowa. Epalooza is an annual event sponsored by That’s My Dog! that brings together professionals from a variety of different backgrounds in the dog world. As with every year, the lineup of speakers is excellent and the [...]
Read More events, medicalSome dogs naturally have tons of drive for balls, frisbees, or other toys, while other dogs could care less about a toy. While it’s not always possible to turn a couch potato into a marathon runner, here are some tips that can help get your dog more interested in playing with their toys. Making sure [...]
Read More medical, puppy, toysYes, it’s more then just dumping food in a bowl and seeing what happens or scraping your plate into the dog’s dish after dinner. Proper feeding is the least we can do for our dogs, here are a a few of many tips to help things go smoothly. Feed the correct amount of food. Over [...]
Read More medical, training advice, vetSummer is here and it’s a great time to get outside and spend time with your dog. Here are 5 posts from our archives that may be useful, especially during this time of year. Enjoy! It’s going to get hot this summer, so be sure to check out these tips for Keeping Your Dog Cool [...]
Read More medical, training advice, vetObesity is a major problem in our country and it’s also affecting our pets. While exercise is a major factor in maintaining your dog’s ideal weight, nutrition is equally important. Although it will vary greatly based on the activity level and the size of each dog, it’s important to know the caloric requirements of your [...]
Read More facts, medical, vetHalloween is quickly approaching and we always experience and increased rate of certain dog related issues pop up during this time of year. Here are some things you will want to be aware of this Halloween season with your dog. Halloween is all about costumes, both with children and dogs. Children in costumes will appear [...]
Read More medical, training adviceObesity in our dogs is a very serious medical problem. All of that excess weight take a big strain on our dogs’ heart, lungs, joints and hips. Overweight dogs are more like to have complications during surgery and are much more at risk for respiratory problems during warmer weather. Recognizing an overweight dog can be [...]
Read More medicalAlmost everyone knows that dogs are not supposed to have chocolate, but not a lot of people know exactly why. Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs in amounts of around 100-150 mg/kg. Using a dose of 100 mg/kg as the toxic dose it comes out roughly as: 1 ounce per 1 pound of [...]
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