Dog Care

Dog pregnancy, both intentional and unintentional, is common in unspayed females. Last month, I spoke with an owner about the physical changes that we see in pregnant dogs. Several of her questions revolved around changes […]

“I’m worried Nala might be pregnant.” she told me. Nala’s owners had come home from the grocery store and found that the male dog they were fostering had gotten into Nala’s pen and was now […]

Dr. Debra Eldredge is the author of the best-selling “Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook” (Amazon Link) Years ago, I rented a house that came with fleas – lots of fleas! My English Setter had flea […]

You may notice your dog licking his paws on occasion. This is often just part of his everyday grooming routine; however excessive licking can be a sign of something more serious. Allergies, wounds or injuries, […]

Dogs are curious creatures and they tend to explore their world with their noses and mouths. This can get him into trouble sometimes, especially if he was to smell or eat something that he shouldn’t. […]

✔️Article written by a veterinarian & reviewed by Dr. Whittenburg, Director, on Nov 30th 2022. For some dogs, the hacking and gagging sound of coughing always follows the lapping sound of drinking. While coughing after drinking water […]

Your dog breathing fast or heavy at any time can be alarming, but maybe more so at night, when your vet is closed, and you don’t know the cause. A dog’s respiratory rate and depth […]

As dog owners, we never forget the day we first laid eyes on our pet. Their adorable wiggles. Big brown eyes full of love. Yes, there’s nothing sweeter than the memory of meeting a puppy […]