In recent years “grain-free” foods have taken over an increasing market share in the pet food industry, and many pet food companies have jumped on the marketing bandwagon implying that grain-free foods are somehow healthier for dogs. The marketing is convincing but the science is not, and now there are concerns in the veterinary community…
DetailsIt seems that most people haven’t. Leptospirosis (a.k.a.”Lepto”) is an infectious disease that has been around throughout history, but seems to be relatively unknown to most pet owners. It can infect dogs as well as many other species of animals, and is zoonotic, which means it can spread from animals to humans. In fact,…
DetailsIn 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the New Orleans area and as people fled the storm, hundreds of thousands of dogs were left behind to fend for themselves. The dogs that survived led to an overwhelming number of stray dogs in the following years, and created a severe animal welfare crisis. Animal welfare groups stepped in…
DetailsSummer is not a relaxing time for many dogs who suffer from noise phobia. It is heartbreaking to watch your normally content pup overwhelmed with fear during an unexpected storm or your neighbor’s fireworks display: panting, shaking, whining, pacing, and hiding in the bathtub. Noise phobia is one of the most common canine behavioral concerns,…
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