Dog Tips

When I graduated vet school a decade ago, fiber was the trend du jour. Every dog diet wanted you to know about its fiber content. Now, the talk has turned to protein: “Let’s leave grain…

Chemical products to rid your dog of fleas fill the shelves, but a less-expensive and safer route is to use natural methods to prevent and remove fleas. No single method will completely rid your yard…

As our canine companions grow older, they are subject to the same degenerative problems that plague their joints as we are. And like us, there are lots of things we can do as owners to…

Does a tail wag always mean a happy dog? Are a dog’s sloppy kisses a surefire sign of its affection? Since dogs are unable to verbalize what they are really thinking, there are nonverbal cues…

“It’s just a fatty tumor,” owners will often say when I point out a bump under their dog’s skin that rolls under my fingers. “I’m not concerned.” Usually they are right, but I always recommend…

“Sit” and “stay” are old standbys when it comes to dog training — but consider all of the other fun tricks you could be teaching your pup. Training doesn’t have to be hard or tedious,…

Allergens are a fact of life in homes with dogs. Dead skin, saliva and pet waste are all sources of allergens that, depending on each individual person, can trigger an allergic reaction. But there are…

While you may be eager to introduce your new pup to your neighbors, there are some precautions you should take before that first walk. Your dog may be afraid of his new surroundings and not…

Everyone’s heard of spring cleaning, changing the fire alarm batteries and getting ready for a new season. However, the winter months pose special indoor dangers for dogs too. For example, did you know fleas can…