Turning Disability into an advantage and old Age into Joie De Vivre Unfortunately, human misconceptions and ill placed emotions of pity and sorrow, although understandable by other humans, are what genuinely cripples the dog and not what is perceived as his or her handicap. For example a deaf dog who is taught genuine ASL (American ...…
Everything you ever wanted to know about dental for your dog, including your senior dog Interview with Dr Christine Hawke, Veterinarian specializing in pet dentistry HDC: Dr Hawke, why is dental care so important for dogs and especially older dogs? Dr Hawke: It’s important for all the reasons that it is important for us (humans). ...…
Understanding The Process of Diabetes Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrine diseases of dogs and cats. To better understand the disease process, lets review normal metabolism of an animal. The body’s cells need energy in form of glucose, a sugar, which is delivered by the bloodstream. Unless a hormone, insulin, is present, ...…
Why Should I Have A Dog First Aid Kit On Hand or Learn CPR? Unfortunately, it often takes a tragedy to be become proactive with our health and be ready in case of emergency. I think we cannot never be ready enough. When an emergency strikes we only have a few seconds to make decision ...…
It was developed by internationally known trainer, teacher and author, Linda Tellington-Jones. Based on understanding and respect for our animal friends, this gentle method promotes well-being and improves understanding and the ability to learn, using an integrated approach that helps to reduce stress and build confidence. The Tellington TTouch teaching method for dogs and other animals ...…
Maybe…but they don’t have to be. Oscar is a ten-year-old Springer Spaniel mixed breed. His ten years with a loving family have left him good-natured and tolerant. Oscar’s family brought him to My Pet’s Brace because he was limping after a recent jump from a car; his veterinarian had diagnosed a torn left cranial cruciate ...…
Affordable and Customized Plans with Outstanding Service. A Winning Combination HD: What gave you the idea to create a company like Embrace and your vision for the company? LB: I was at the Wharton School of Business doing my MBA and a friend’s cat got sick. After she spent over $5,000 on her cat ...…
Dog Grooming – Benefits for the Dog and Our Home Dogs have been known to benefit their owners in ways some may have never thought of. In fact, owning a dog is said to reduce blood pressure, enhance the immune system, create a sense of well-being, help us recover from illness faster, and promotes companionship. ...…
Coping with A Dog Suffering from Arthritis Pain A Best Friend Tale Tara is my best friend. It was really comforting the first night in my new home to have another four legged in the house. Even though the first thing I did when I arrived was stealing her bone, she forgave me and we ...…
A Sudden Change in Your Dog’s Behavior Might be Caused by Arthritis Pain Tara did not look like she was in pain. A big smirk on her face, she had found some kids willing to throw sticks for her. This is her favorite game and nothing is going to stop her play. But when ...…
