PET SAFETY ALERT – Pets & Fireworks Don’t Mix
Don discusses how to keep your pet safe and happy during the flashes and booms of fireworks.
June 26, 2023
Shared Blog Post – A New Puppy Affects the Existing Dog(s) in Your Household – Here’s What You Need to Know
If you have just added a puppy to a household with an existing dog or are contemplating doing so, I recommend you read this article published in Pets and Their People – A New Puppy Affects the Existing Dog(s) in Your Household – Here’s What
June 19, 2023
Keeping A Daily Journal to Better Understand Your Dogs Behavior
In this article, Don describes the benefits of keeping a daily behavioral journal for a dog experiencing behavioral issues such as anxiety, aggression, and reactivity. Such a journal can help determine what triggers this behavior. Also, by keeping such a record, you will see the
May 29, 2023
What Is Canine–Kennel Cough?
This post discusses canine or kennel cough, also known as Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC). It describes symptoms and recommends what to do if you believe your dog may have this disorder. It also suggests how to minimize the chances of your dog getting
May 28, 2023
Shared Blog Post – How to Break Up Dog Fights
This post will take you to an excellent handout The Pet Professional Guild produced which describes how to intervene if your dog is attacked.
May 17, 2023
Shared Blog Post – Rabies Virus Does Exist
This is a shared blog post from veterinarian Dr. Jean Dodds of Hemopet addressing recent social media posts suggesting that the Rabies virus does not exist. Her post corrects that dangerous and misguided claim. Rabies exists, and it is deadly.
March 27, 2023
The DCM and Grain-Free Pet Food Debacle – Was It Only Bad Science or Shameless Greed & Fraud?
Don discusses the FDA’s announcement of December 23, 2022, indicating that the FDA found NO EVIDENCE to suggest that grain-free food contributes to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). He reviews the chronology of the investigation, including the criticism made against the FDA and the veterinarians behind the
February 13, 2023
Winter Weather Tips for Pets
Don offers tips for keeping your pets safe and comfortable in the snow and cold of winter.
February 1, 2023
Previous Posts on Grain-Free Foods and DCM
This post contains links to articles Don has written and shared about grain-free dog food and its alleged link to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
January 8, 2023
Pets, Emotions, & Anthropomorphism
Don discusses animal emotions and anthropomorphism and why for centuries, we were told that animals do not experience emotions. He also recommends books on animal emotions and body language to help you better understand and care for your pet. Don concludes by stating, “I believe
January 2, 2023