Only a week ago, my poor dog looked like he had just been rescued from a puppy mill. OK, maybe that's a slight exaggeration, but not that far from the truth. He couldn't see through his overgrown eyebrows. Some of the longer hair on his belly and legs was matted. His odor resembled that of a... [More]

Running with a puppy can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Experts suggest waiting until your pup is full grown before going for full runs. Here are some tips on running with your own four-legged pup:

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Last weekend, I shared a table with a military veteran who had a service dog with him. I had to take a photo. :)

  Heartworms and hookworms and fleas, oh my!! Get ready- the forecast is that this year’s combination of unseasonably warm winter temperatures and plenty of springtime precipitation is going to produce a deluge of parasite problems for our pets including: heartworm disease, fleas, ticks... [More]

Dietary supplementation with fish oil has become all the rage these days as a means for maintaining a “well oiled machine”. Admittedly, I swallow fish oil capsules daily based on their proven health benefits. Not only do the fatty acids found within murine oil help protect the body again... [More]