http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/everyday-pets Posted in: Pet Health By Everyday Health Guest Contributor By Jeff Werber, DVM, Special to Everyday Health Published Apr 28, 2016…
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By Aly Semigran July 15, 2016 Unless you’ve been living under a rock with limited wi-fi, then you’re probably fully aware that Pokémon GO is all the rage. The interactive game has millions of players taking to the streets to…
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Your high-energy, hyperactive dog can learn calming behaviors. Here’s how to help him relax… By Pat Miller, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA [Updated Feb 19, 2016] Boy, do I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say their…
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All of us have things that scare us, but for our four-legged friends, loud noises, new situations, and changes in the weather can be daunting. Unable to communicate exactly what’s causing their fears, dogs depend upon us to decipher…
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Dr. Bernard Lima-Chavez July 18, 2016 There are many special things about the relationship between humans and dogs, but being by their side as they develop from puppy into senior dog is an especially meaningful one. As puppies, they make…
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By Jennifer Coates, DVM Deciding to give a pet medication always involves determining if the benefits outweigh the risks. Why? Because even though we tend to focus on the good that medications can do, the truth is that every medication…
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BY MIKKEL BECKER | DECEMBER 31, 2014 Is your dog feeling anxious? Stressed? Worried? You may think he can’t tell you if he is, but he can — and he will. Your dog communicates his emotional state through body language…
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BY HEATHER MCKINNON From Rover.com Everyone wants to know which are the smartest dog breeds. But do you really want a smart dog? And which dogs are considered “smart” or “dumb,” anyway? I’m as impressed as anyone by super-intelligent…
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A BLOG BY ROVER.COM It’s helpful to be familiar with your dog’s vital signs just in case your pet is ever in distress. Knowing how to periodically check and record normal vital signs like your dog’s heart rate is a smart idea….
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By Everyday Health Guest Contributor Published Nov 13, 2015 By Jeff Werber, DVM, Special to Everyday Health Did you know that the popular sugar substitute xylitol poses a serious threat to your pet dog? You’ll find xylitol added as a…
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Here we are back at home again. Living out of suitcases gets to old very quickly. Bringing my Service Dog, Bella, was reminiscent of the days of travelling with my first child as a baby. Whew, that was not easy!…
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By Colleen Oakley WebMD Pet Health Feature Reviewed by Amy Flowers, DVM Ready for a summertime game of catch with your favorite four-legged friend? Not so fast. If you’re feeling the heat, you can bet your dog is, too. And…
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Well, the 6 hour ride home was soothing. We traveled through Georgia. South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland, until we reached Pennsylvania. The mountains are beautiful and the landscape was breathtaking. I can tell you, though, the best thing…
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By David F. Kramer As parents and caregivers, one of the earliest lessons we learn is the concept of “baby-proofing”—keeping toxic substances and dangerous situations well out of the way of our children. As pet parents, we need to do…
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This entry will be short and sweet. we left Georgia this morning and we are now in Virginia. We stopped for the night. Bella slept the whole way! This will be a restful night. The ride back has brought us…
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