• Discovering and Dealing with Motion Sickness in Pets

    When we first met our puppy, Cooper, he was already sixteen weeks old. We had arranged to meet Cooper and his owners at a park...

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    When we first met our puppy, Cooper, he was already sixteen weeks old. We had arranged to meet Cooper and his owners at a park in Las Vegas, Nevada. My husband arrived home from military training and we drove directly to the park from the airport. When the owners got Cooper out of the car,...
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  • My Dog Takes Prozac & It Has Changed Our Lives

    Yes, my dog is on Prozac (Fluoxetine). She has been for over six months, and our lives have changed dramatically because of it. I urge...

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    Yes, my dog is on Prozac (Fluoxetine). She has been for over six months, and our lives have changed dramatically because of it. I urge all pet owners who have extreme behavior problems (reactive, anxiety, etc., ruling out health issues first) with their dogs to consider medication as early as possible. The thought of it...
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  • Don’t Forget the Water!

    When packing the car for a fun day at the beach we always remember to pack drinks and refreshments for all the humans… do you...

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    When packing the car for a fun day at the beach we always remember to pack drinks and refreshments for all the humans… do you remember to pack fresh water for your dog, too? Just as we don’t want to drink the water from a lake (or ocean), it isn’t a good idea for dogs...
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  • How to Help Dogs Scared of Fireworks

    This post is from a few years ago, but we thought it was a great post to share again. As the 4th of July approaches,...

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    This post is from a few years ago, but we thought it was a great post to share again. As the 4th of July approaches, many dog owners have a sense of unease, as they know their dogs are afraid of the loud noises that accompany fireworks. These noise phobias are common and can occur...
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  • How to Help a Dog With Arthritis

    Did you know that approximately 20% of adult dogs suffer from arthritis in one or more joints? The pain of arthritis can greatly diminish a...

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    Did you know that approximately 20% of adult dogs suffer from arthritis in one or more joints? The pain of arthritis can greatly diminish a dog’s quality of life. Signs of arthritis in the back or hips include limping, getting up slowly, stiffness after sleeping, and a ‘bunny-hopping’ gait when going downstairs. Dogs usually don’t...
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  • Deciding on a New Kitten: Breed or Shelter?

    After losing one of our cats to old age earlier this year, we decided it was time to get a new kitten. You may have...

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    After losing one of our cats to old age earlier this year, we decided it was time to get a new kitten. You may have seen my earlier post asking about what gender to get. In the end, it didn’t seem to make much difference, so we decided to get a female. Many people suggested...
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  • Puppy Update: 1.5 Years Old!

    I am not sure how it happened, but my “puppy” is now 1-1/2 years old! That means she is almost TWO! I wonder when I...

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    I am not sure how it happened, but my “puppy” is now 1-1/2 years old! That means she is almost TWO! I wonder when I will stop calling her my puppy? Probably never. We’ve come a long way in such a short amount of time though, so let’s update. BIG GIRL! Emme is now uncrated...
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  • My Dog Scratches – A LOT!

    Since I knew very little about allergies in dogs, I took him to the veterinarian. The vet diagnosed a mild ear infection and prescribed Mometamax,...

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    Since I knew very little about allergies in dogs, I took him to the veterinarian. The vet diagnosed a mild ear infection and prescribed Mometamax, which took care of the ear infection. However, the scratching continued. Kobe’s veterinarian felt strongly that my dog had allergies to pollens or other air allergens. The main indicators of...
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  • Puppy Biting: It Will Get Better

    One of the most asked questions I see (and ask myself!) is about puppies BITING. Almost all puppies bite. This is the main way they...

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    One of the most asked questions I see (and ask myself!) is about puppies BITING. Almost all puppies bite. This is the main way they know how to communicate with their littermates, so when they come to their new home with us, they don’t know any better. They think biting is OK to do. So...
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  • 6 Fantastic Ideas for Fall Fun With Your Dog

    1.) Enjoy the changing foliage – Explore a park, go hiking, or simply stroll around your neighborhood to take in nature’s handiwork. Be sure to...

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    1.) Enjoy the changing foliage – Explore a park, go hiking, or simply stroll around your neighborhood to take in nature’s handiwork. Be sure to protect your dog against fleas and ticks with a product like K9 Advantix® II or a Seresto Collar since fall is the second season for these pests. Also, if your...
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