The Most Common Knee Problem Dogs Have

The Most Common Knee Problem Dogs Have

(…and how you can help prevent it) Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease is a condition which is sadly over represented in today’s veterinary clinics. It is a weakening of the ligaments, or bands of tissue, which stabilize a dog’s knees, connecting the femur...
Pet Health and Safety in the Fall

Pet Health and Safety in the Fall

Life changes gear in the fall. Our kids are back in school and depending on where we live, the weather dramatically shifts, we adjust what we eat and what we do around our homes. Autumn presents some hazards for our pets which do not need to be feared but simply...
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

A New Answer to an Old Question A simple Google search of the question, “Why do dogs eat grass?” yields well over a half million results. This is one of those questions that many have an opinion about, yet has stumped dog owners and veterinarians, with surprisingly...
7 Reasons Dogs Have Itchy Skin

7 Reasons Dogs Have Itchy Skin

Often when we see our dogs scratching more than usual we jump to a quick conclusion that they have fleas or other parasites. There are a number of reasons why our dogs may have itchy skin. The causes range from environmental to physiological and even psychological....
The Benefits of Omega Fatty Acids for Pets

The Benefits of Omega Fatty Acids for Pets

Omega 3 fatty acids…Omega 6 fatty acids…Eicosapentaenoic acid and Docosahexaenoic acid…now hold on a second, I can’t even pronounce those words, let alone understand what they are! Let’s all take a big breath and a short look at the benefits of fatty acids for our...