Poop #2
(by Jana Rade) What’s in the Poop? (Part II – Color) Continued from part I Healthy poop is typically brown. What makes poop brown is bile, a fluid released from the gallbladder that aids in the...
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(by Jana Rade) What’s in the Poop? (Part III) Continued from part II In the previous parts of our poop series we covered consistency and color. What else does one look at when examining a dog’s poop?...
View ArticleFoster/Adopter Tips
These are a few of the essentials we recommend to all fosters and adopters regarding their ‘new’ dog: 1. The dog may not eat or drink properly for a few days 2. The dog may not pee or poop normally for...
View ArticleJindo in small spaces!
JINDOS in SMALL SPACES! This is the first in a series of articles written by some of our adopters and fosters, in response to the idea that Jindos can only be truly happy living in the country/wide...
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This is the second in a series of articles written by some of our adopters and fosters, in response to the idea that Jindos can only be truly happy living in the country/wide open spaces, where they...
View ArticleJindos and urban life
This is the third in a series of articles written by some of our volunteers, adopters, and fosters, in response to the idea that Jindos can only be truly happy living in the country/wide open spaces,...
View ArticleDr Yin’s Top 10 Dog Training Tips
By Dr Sophia Yin Have you ever gone to a dog training class or taken a private lesson and left with your head swimming? With so much information, the main messages can sometimes get lost among the more...
View ArticleSmoking is damaging your pet’s health, researchers warn
Smoking is damaging your pet’s health, researchers warn Written by Honor Whiteman (Medical News Today) Published: Monday 4 January 2016 If you made a New Year’s resolution to stop smoking and are...
View ArticleIntroducing a puppy and an adult dog: take it slow
by Eileen Anderson Remember “Lessons for My Puppy,” my collaboration with Marge Rogers? She made some videos that I loved so much that I wrote blog posts to go with them. Marge is still out there...
View ArticleCanine senior wellness checkups
CANINE SENIOR WELLNESS As dogs grow older, their bodies become less able to cope with physical or environmental stress. Dogs are very good at hiding signs of illness, so health problems may seem to...
View ArticleAlpha dogs and pack mentality
We’ve all heard the advice that as dog owners, we should be the alpha dog or pack leader in our house or else our dogs will assume the role, take over, and pretty much make our lives miserable. That’s...
View ArticleAntihistamines for dogs (and cats)
Anithistamines for dogs (and cats) Many of us are seeing an increase in allergies in our dogs at this time of year, and more often than not, it’s seasonally related (just like with humans and hay...
View ArticleCan my dog be stressed? Part 2
(From Victoria Stilwell’s “Positively”) By Beverley Courtney Here is the second of three excerpts from my forthcoming book – Building Confidence in your Growly but Brilliant Family Dog – which points...
View ArticlePain treatment for dogs
Pain Treatment for Dogs Now Commonplace in Veterinary Medicine Happily for our dogs, pain awareness and control are modern priorities for veterinarians. By Denise Flaim When Laurie McCauley was in...
View ArticleDisorders of the outer ear
Disorders of the Outer Ear in Dogs By T. Mark Neer, DVM, DACVIM, Professor and Hospital Director, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University ; Michele R. Rosenbaum, VMD, DACVD ;...
View ArticleDogs and diarrhea (causes and remedies)
A common problem – here’s a good (long) read for you: (From The Whole Dog Journal, Sep 2018) Dog Diarrhea Causes and Remedies The messy truth about dog diarrhea: diagnosing the cause of s dog’s...
View ArticleWhen to consider adopting another dog after one has passed
(From Victoria Stilwell’s “Positively”) by Jennifer Kachnic If you are like most people, you will eventually decide to get another dog after yours has died. This is a personal decision and one that...
View ArticleFinding pet friendly housing
Conducting a Successful Housing Search As a pet owner, you want to show a prospective landlord that you are a responsible tenant and a responsible pet owner. You want to convince the landlord that it...
View ArticleRenting successfully with pets
You’ve found a home that accepts pets. Now what? Here are a few tips that can help you be a successful pet tenant that your landlord will love. · Offer your new landlord the opportunity to visit you...
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