Category: Dog Breeds
Posted on July 5, 2015
Hollywood’s Impact on Dog Breed Popularity
A Belgian Malinois named Jagger plays the title role in the recently released movie, Max. As the story goes, the canine character Max has served in Afghanistan, and is returned to the United States after his Marine handler/partner… Read More
Updated on January 26, 2014
New Research That Raises Questions About Current Neutering Recommendations
Results from a hot-off-the-press study published by the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, raise questions about traditional neutering recommendations within the United States where most veterinarians advise that dogs be neutered at a young age in… Read More
Posted on April 26, 2011
Back at the Keyboard
Following a brief medical leave of absence I’m thankfully back at the keyboard. I’d like to draw your attention to a PetConnection blog post I wrote in which I discuss a study that examined the causes of death in… Read More
Updated on January 17, 2010
Puppy Mills: Part II
I received an abundance of feedback in response to my recent blog about puppy mills. Thanks to all of you who took the time to share your feelings concerning this emotional topic. Virtually all of the comments expressed… Read More
Updated on January 17, 2010
Puppy Mills: People and Their Puppies Pay the Ultimate Price
Twice during the last month, I’ve experienced feelings of anger while in the midst of euthanizing one of my patients. Normally I feel mostly sadness, often combined with an element of relief knowing that suffering is gently and humanely… Read More
Posted on July 17, 2009
The Results Are In!
Thanks to everyone who provided their guesses about the breed composition of my puppy, Quinn. I was chastised a bit for not providing enough information about his height (his back comes to just below my knee), his weight… Read More
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