I am amazed at the positive changes many dogs are getting with the Thundershirt. I see noticeable differences in the fearful dogs in class with this on. It has a positive effect on some dogs if the reactivity is fear based. Of course, it isn’t going to work on all dogs but I
by Laura Yurchak Last year, Stephanie and I attended a seminar in Illinois featuring Dr. Karen Overall. Dr. Overall is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Behavior and a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. The information that follows came from that seminar. This is not a complete listing of behavior medications. It
By Joy Whitehead, Loving Paws Client February 2011 Kenai my 2 year old, 120 lb, Great Dane was running around our back yard enjoying a crisp winter day. I had just adopted Kenai from a rescue group in Tennessee five months earlier and since she came into my family she
by Laura Yurchak In August of 2010, Stephanie Challand and I began our adventure in the world of K9 Nose Work®. Little did we know that it would soon become a major part of our training curriculum. This past November, I became a Certified K9 Nose Work® Instructor. Stephanie is an Associate
By Comiskey Wence Are you looking for a fun place to go this summer? How about Door County, WI? My people took me and Ella there recently and we had the best time! We left the cats at home since they are boring and just lay around all the time.
By Brooke Lewis DVM Many people have at least a passing familiarity with chiropractic care for humans. Many, however, may not be aware that similar care is available for their pets. What is spinal manipulation? Spinal manipulation care is a drugless, noninvasive method of health care. Spinal manipulative therapy deals
By Lorene Rockwell DVM Most pet owners are familiar with Heartworm Disease, but I find many do not recognize the seriousness of the illness until it is too late. In the United States approximately 70 of every 5000 dogs that are owned and cared for by people will become infected each
by Laura Yurchak Many people believe that mounting is a sign of dominance in a dog. There goes that D word again. It seems like everything a dog does now a days is a “sign of dominance”. I really hate that word. The mounting behavior is a normal dog behavior. It
By Stephanie Challand What is Giardia? Giardia are single-celled organisms that can live in the small intestines of dogs, cats and other mammals. Giardiasis is an infection of Giardia. Giardia can interfere with digestion, prevent the proper absorption of nutrients and damage the delicate lining of the intestine. It is estimated
By Stephanie Challand This is a topic I wish I didn’t feel the need to write about, but unfortunately I have a little experience with it. Lacey, my 5 year old Chihuahua / Toy Poodle mix had surgery on her left knee back in 2007 and on March 23, 2001