If your dog was diagnosed with arthritis recently, you might be feeling as though life is over or at least going downhill for your dog at best. No, don’t write your pet off to the life of a couch potato. There is so much life yet to be lived, and you can help your dog…
Meet Liam, an amazing canine athlete, a dock dog. Liam is a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, owned and loved by his handlers, Scott Dempsey and his wife Terra. A dock dog you say? What is a dock dog? Does it take a special breed to be a dock dog? How do you prepare your canine athlete…
Have you ever heard of a cruciate ligament injury or tear? I hadn’t until my dog was diagnosed with one. Needless to say, I had a lot of questions. What is a cruciate ligament? What are the symptoms? How do I know my dog has a cruciate ligament tear? How does it tear? What can…
Dog’s can’t talk, but they can feel pain. We often assume they must have a high tolerance for pain since they have to show drastic changes in movement or behavior before we notice that something is wrong. Robin Carter (a fan of Spectra Therapy and Holistic Dog Health and remedies) shares her story about her…
As your dog ages, you expect the usual; hip and joint problems, arthritis, failing vision, hearing loss. But there are other challenges going on inside your pet related to growing old. Down deep inside, your dog’s organs are growing old, too. Are there ways to help care for your dog’s organs in their golden years?…
Our dogs are family. And when they are injured or sick, they need our help to feel better. As parents, we are always concerned about infection, healing, and pain management in our children. But using prescribed or over-the-counter pain medications, even for a bleeding injury, are concerning for most parents. As dog-parents, the concerns remain…
Many people hold strong opinions about spaying or neutering pets. And you don’t have to look far to find one discussion after another about its pros and cons. But so many contain conflicting information! If you choose to adopt a dog from a shelter, you should know this. Many shelters require spaying or neutering of…
No doubt about it. Babies are cute, especially puppies. And doesn’t your heart just melt for those helpless, little balls of fur? But what about Momma? Do you know how to care for your dog after she gives birth? Caring for Your Dog Before She Gives Birth As her owner, it is your responsibility to…