by AnitaW | Dec 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the most common ailments to strike our canine counterparts is often referred to as kennel cough, or canine cough (also tracheitis or infectious tracheobronchitis) It is most often characterized by a deep throated cough, which many dog owners describe as...
by AnitaW | Sep 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Trimming your dog’s toe nails – IT IS a necessary evil! Whether dogs like it or not, dogs (and puppies!) need their toenails cut regularly. Dog nails allowed to grow long may become ingrown or torn, and long dewclaws can pierce dogs’ feet. Dogs with long toenails...
by AnitaW | Aug 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
There are basically three categories of dog food – canned, kibble or raw — but there are various sub-categories and distinctions within the categories. The healthiest category of food is “raw” but is also the category that gives most pet owners pause. Beyond uncooked...
by AnitaW | Jun 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Puppy Warts – What are they? Dog warts, also known as “cutaneous papillomas” can be found quite often in puppies, although older dogs can get them. The warts are usually found on the dog’s face, along the lips, inside the mouth, and occasionally on the eyelids or...
by AnitaW | May 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
I recently ran across this poem from years ago. As a dog mom, I cannot begin to explain what a joy my dogs and all the dogs that I am so blessed to take care of mean to me. Happy Mother’s Day to all of my fellow dog moms! I made and ate hot meals unmolested. I...