Tag: Your Dog’s Best Health
Updated on May 3, 2015
When Doing the Wrong Thing Feels So Right
Have you ever made the mistake of doing the wrong thing with your dog because, in the heat of the moment, it felt like exactly the right thing to do? Here’s an example of what I’m describing. A… Read More
Updated on April 26, 2015
Glomerular Disease in Dogs
Glomerular disease occurs quite commonly in dogs. It affects purebreds and mixed-breeds alike, and can be an inherited disorder in Shar Peis, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Bull Terriers, Dalmatians, Samoyeds, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Doberman Pinschers, Newfoundlands, and English… Read More
Posted on April 18, 2015
Midwest Canine Influenza Outbreak: A New Virus Within the United States
If you keep tabs on dog-related news, you’re probably already aware of the recent outbreak of canine influenza in the Midwest. Chicago appears to be at the epicenter of the epidemic. The first dogs affected by this virus… Read More
Updated on April 12, 2015
New Information about Jerky Treats for Pets
Since 2007, we’ve known that chicken jerky treats manufactured in China can cause gastrointestinal and/or kidney issues in some dogs. Until recently, virtually all commercially sold jerky treats in the United States were manufactured in China. Despite extensive… Read More
Updated on April 5, 2015
Raising Awareness About Dog Fighting
Just over a week ago ten people were arrested in Elizabeth, New Jersey in conjunction with an alleged dog fighting ring. Seventeen dogs were found, most with obvious injuries, and all were living in small dirty cages. At… Read More
Posted on March 29, 2015
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancerous process that dogs, cats, and people happen to share in common. This disease is also referred to as myeloma and plasma cell myeloma. It is relatively uncommon in dogs and rare in cats…. Read More
Posted on March 22, 2015
Shirley Zindler: Animal Control Officer, Author, and Photographer Extraordinaire
I’ve met some truly extraordinary people in my life, and Shirley Zindler happens to be one of them. I know her from my California days, and have described her as a saint disguised as an animal control officer…. Read More
Posted on March 15, 2015
Pollakiuria: Why is My Pet Urinating More Often Than Normal?
Pollakiuria is a fun word to pronounce, but it’s certainly not a fun symptom to deal with. Pollakiuria means increased frequency of urination. Dogs with this symptom ask to go outside more frequently than normal, often round the… Read More
Posted on March 8, 2015
Therapy Dogs Help People with Cancer
Animal-assisted visits in cancer treatment centers are gaining in popularity. Patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy can opt for some doggie face time during their treatments. But does this truly influence the patient’s well-being? Until recently, scientific documentation… Read More
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