What Causes Ear Infections in Dogs? “Ear infections in dogs develop when the skin surface becomes unhealthy,” says Emily Pashaian-Grant, DVM, medical director of VCA Sylvania Vet Animal Hospital. “So the best way to prevent ear infections is to find …
Appearance and Personality of Strong Pup! Bernese Mountain Dogs are a large breed, with a heavy-set stature and muscular appearance. These dogs are known for their distinctive, long tri-colored coats that are mostly black, with cross-shaped white markings on the …
Clubs Offering: A walk down the pet food aisle shows high-end (and high-priced) kibbles boasting “grain-free” formulas. We’re made to feel guilty if we feed our dogs the dreaded grain. But what’s the big deal? Grain may have gotten a …
Training Your Dog with Voice Commands Question What food should I get for my dog? Brian Bourquin, DVM Veterinarian Brian Bourquin, better known as “Dr. B” to his clients, is a Veterinarian and the Owner of Boston Veterinary Clinic, a …
Early NeuterIng And Joint Disease We’ll get to the Vizsla study later. They didn’t investigate the link between neuter and joint disease … but they didn’t really need to. There was already plenty of research showing the link. Hip Dysplasia A …
To Bark or Not to Bark? To understand how to get a dog to stop barking, it is best to look at what dogs who don’t excessively bark have in common. Dogs who tend not to bark excessively have some …
Find food that fits your pet’s needs If you noticed gunk in your dogs eye and found yourself Googling, “My dogs eye is goopy” youre not alone. Dog eye discharge is a common problem in our canine companions, especially in …
Add Stimulation to Your Dogâs Life Some dogs develop a habit of swallowing strange things (also known as pica in dogs) out of boredom; a dog looking for something to do often explores with their mouth, and for some, ingestion …
Additional Dog Adoption Costs Other medical issues are more common than you may think. When a shelter brings in a stray dog or an owner surrender, they often have unknown health problems that quickly add to the cost of caring …
Read Dr. Kristy Conn’s Advice: Congratulations on your newest four-legged addition to your family. I understand the excitement and trepidation that comes with bringing home a furry ball of joy. You want to do right by her and that includes …