This is an update to an article originally published in the Winter 2017 issue of Maine Dog Magazine. In it, Don describes how he and his wife Paula became interested in pet nutrition due to their Cairn Terrier Gus’s chronic urinary tract infections.
On October 3, 2024, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center listed the Top Ten Deadliest Toxins for Pets in 2024.
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for March 17, 2025 discussing canine cough or kennel cough, best described as Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex. The post includes a link to a detailed article on the subject.
Don outlines steps you can take to ensure your walk is fun and safe for you, your dog, and others you may encounter.
Don discusses potential causes of diarrhea and steps you can take to help your dog feel better. CAUTION – If your dog may have consumed something inappropriate or has any of the following symptoms: a decrease in appetite, lethargy, fever, tender belly, vomiting, or abdominal
Ticks and tick-borne diseases are becoming more of an issue in Maine for people and their pets. In this article, Don discusses his family’s personal experiences with these diseases and summarizes what you need to know about ticks in Maine, including the symptoms of these
In this post, Don discusses pet obesity, its health risks, how overfeeding shortens our pet’s lives, and what you can do to help keep your pet at a healthy weight. He also discusses how what feed our pets can contribute to obesity and offers suggestions
Don reviews The Forever Dog by Rodney Habib and veterinarian Karen Becker. If you want to learn how to ensure your dog has a happy, healthy, and long life, you and your dog’s veterinarian must read this book.
Don discusses a new lawsuit against Hill’s prescription pet food and a WJLA investigative report from 2019, which challenges the quality and cost of prescription and veterinary diets.
This post provides links to report adverse reactions to the USDA, FDA, and EPA. By doing so, you may save another pet’s life.