Who Have You Met Through Your Dog?
For me, the most endearing thing about 101 Dalmatians is the fact that, without their dogs’ involvement, Roger and Anita would likely never have met, fallen in love, and married. Two spotted dogs named...
View ArticleTherapy 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...
View ArticlePollakiuria: 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...
View ArticleShirley 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...
View ArticleMultiple 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...
View ArticleRaising 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleMidwest 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...
View ArticleGlomerular 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,...
View ArticleWhen 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...
View ArticleGratitude
This is the perfect time of year to express a long overdue thanks to those of you who spend some time reading what I have to say. Be it my books or my blog posts, your readership means... Read More
View ArticleDoes Arthritis Cause Mood Changes in Dogs?
If you live with osteoarthritis (OA), you’re probably all too familiar with the impact that joint pain can have on your mood. In fact, it is known that arthritis in people has a definite link to mood...
View ArticleThe Street Dogs of Ecuador
My husband and I recently spent two weeks in Ecuador. Our itinerary included the Galapagos Islands (lucky us!) and countryside in the Andes Mountains. In addition to seeing incredible landscapes and an...
View ArticleA Primer on Canine Tetanus
Odds are really good that none of the dogs you’ll ever know will develop tetanus. So, why have I chosen to write about this disease? Blame it on Facebook (FB). For those of you who use FB, when... Read...
View ArticleSetting Up a Trust for Your Pet
A dear friend of mine just entered hospice care. After a courageous battle, she is finally surrendering to ovarian cancer. In a conversation shared yesterday, she told me that she wants her beloved...
View ArticleA Gift for You
I am sitting at the keyboard, thinking about Thanksgiving and the many things for which I am grateful. It just so happens that our relationship (yep, the one between you and me) is on my gratitude...
View ArticleFuzzy: A Brand New Concept in Healthcare for Pets
There’s a brand new player in the world of pet health insurance. Fuzzy is the brainchild of a couple of millenials who were motivated to create something better after their own disillusioning...
View ArticleA Reality Check Concerning Christmas Puppies
Thinking about surprising the kids with a puppy for Christmas or showing up with a rescue dog on the eighth night of Chanukah? Giving the gift of a canine buddy is ever so tempting this time of...
View ArticleImpacts of Opioid Abuse On the Veterinary Profession
If you pay attention to the news, you’re aware of the growing problem of opioid addiction within the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 33,000 opioid-related deaths...
View ArticleSolving the Mystery of Feline Hyperthyroidism and its Human Health Implications
The unraveling of the cause of a feline disease mystery is providing significant insight into human health matters. The condition known as hyperthyroidism has become an epidemic amongst aged cats in...
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