by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Behavior & Training, Newsletter Library
Should Your Dog Wear a Backpack? Have you noticed more and more dogs wearing backpacks lately? More than just a fashion statement, backpacks offer the perfect place to stow water for a long walk and give working breeds a sense of purpose. Although backpacks can be a... 
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Behavior & Training, Newsletter Library
Does your pet dislike visiting the vet? These tips may make visits less stressful. Does your normally docile, friendly pet turn into the Tasmanian Devil the moment you pull into the veterinarian’s parking lot? It’s not unusual for pets to feel a little... 
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Service dogs help thousands of disabled Americans become more independent. The first service dogs guided visually impaired people, but today, the dogs assist people who have a variety of disabilities, ranging from hearing loss to seizures to cerebral palsy. Before a... 
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Newsletter Library, Uncategorized
Do You Know Why Your Dog Snores? Does your dog treat you to a symphony of snoring every night? Although snoring is often harmless, it can be a sign of a health problem in some cases. Understanding the reasons your dog may snore can help you decide if it’s time... 
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Newsletter Library, Uncategorized
World Rabies Day Is the Perfect Time to Vaccinate Your Pet Is your pet’s rabies vaccination current? The vaccine offers a simple, effective way to protect your pet from the deadly disease. Although the number of rabies cases in the U.S. has declined, thanks to... 
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Newsletter Library, Uncategorized
6 Tips to Help You Learn How to Train Your Pet If you’ve ever tried to teach your pet a command or trick, you know that training isn’t always as easy as the experts on YouTube videos make it look. These six tips just may make the training process less... 
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Keeping Pets Healthy, Newsletter Library, Uncategorized
People and pets routinely died from infections before penicillin, the first antibiotic, was introduced in the first half of the 20th century. Today, veterinarians use antibiotics to treat many types of bacterial infections, including skin, respiratory and... 
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Lengthy bouts of vomiting and diarrhea can be a sign that your pet has gastroenteritis, a common condition that occurs when the lining of the stomach and intestines becomes irritated. Since frequent diarrhea and vomiting can lead to dehydration, a visit to the... 
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Health Topics, Video Newsroom
Every day, Cindy Fleischner lines up her crew of cuddly canines for breakfast. As the four other dogs eat, Cindy pulls Katy, her 12 year old Shepherd mix aside for a peanut butter treat. Katy is battling lymphoma and this treat hides her daily dose of chemotherapy... 
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Living With Your Pet, Saying Goodbye, Uncategorized
The grieving process includes accepting the reality of your loss, accepting that the loss and accompanying feelings are painful, and adjusting to your new life that no longer includes your pet. How do I tell my family? Family members usually are already aware of a...