Do you have a dog that loves swimming, splashing in puddles, or jumping into any pit of mud that they can find? In addition to leaving you with a whole lot of cleanup, these activities could also be putting your dog at risk for a serious – and potentially life-threatening – illness known as Leptospirosis.
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If your dog won’t stop licking their paws or their feet seem red and irritated after time outside, you’re not alone. Grass allergies are one of the most common allergy challenges pet parents face and cases are on the rise. In fact, over the past 10 years, there has been a 30.7% increase in environmental allergy cases in dogs, ac...
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The Fourth of July is a holiday filled with backyard BBQ feasts accented by a colorful array of firework explosions enjoyed by many. However, dogs with noise aversion to fireworks and thunderstorms ruin this American pastime. Waking up at 2 a.m. to an 80-lb dog on your chest, hyperventilating from a loud noise, is undesirable to...
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It’s an unavoidable fact of pet ownership that at some point in time, your dog is going to eat something they shouldn’t. Whether it's a grape that fell off the counter, a toxic plant on the table, or some questionable item they scooped off the sidewalk before you could react, there will come a moment when you're searching online...
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While a dog having a run-in with a porcupine and coming home covered in quills may sound like a rare occurrence that the average owner doesn’t need to worry about, it’s unfortunately an accident that we see frequently at the clinic.
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Whether we as owners like it or not, thunderstorms can truly be terrifying for dogs. The loud echoes of thunder, sporadic flashes of lightning, and variable shifts in barometric pressure can be enough to send any anxious dog into a state of panic.
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When people think of chiropractic care for dogs, it’s natural to assume it’s just about easing an older dog’s back pain and helping with mobility issues. The fact is, Chiropractic goes way beyond pain relief and mobility issues. It is actually a very powerful, whole-body modality that impacts all body systems and supports overal...
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If your dog has ever had a sudden bout of diarrhea after a trip to the park or a swim in your local lake, Giardia may be something your veterinarian brings up during your vet visit. Despite being tiny and invisible to the naked eye, this protozoan parasite is actually one of the most common causes of intestinal upset in dogs.
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If you've ever tried to train your dog and thought, “There has to be a better way than constant correction,” you’re not alone. Many dog owners have been embracing different training techniques that focus on building trust and rewarding good behavior rather than punishing mistakes, like positive reinforcement.
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While many people enjoy stormy weather and the booms of thunder and flashes of lightning that thunderstorms bring, the same can’t always be said for our canine companions. If you have a dog that runs and hides or stays glued to your side the moment the weather starts to turn ugly, you may be dealing with a dog with a thunderstor...
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