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Reading Recommendations for Training (Dogs & Cats).

January 12, 2018

Published: January 12, 2018 | Reviewed: January 12, 2018Dr. Sophia Yin’s 2 books – “How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves” and “Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start Your Puppy Off Right”. Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D., Brenda Scidmore – “The Puppy Primer” American College of Veterinary Behavorist and Karen White – “Decoding Your […]

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The Truth About Pet Birth Defects | Daily Treat Feature by Dr. Hodge

September 15, 2017

Published: September 15, 2017 | Reviewed: September 15, 2017 Dr. Hodge was recently featured on Rover.com as a guest blogger discussing the importance of Pet Birth Defects Awareness. What causes pet birth defects? Most of the causes are unknown. Abnormalities to the mother’s metabolism, trauma or extreme body temperature variations can cause birth defects. Infections […]

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Hurricane Season is Here!

September 5, 2017

Published: September 5, 2017 | Reviewed: September 5, 2017 Remember, during a disaster what’s good for you is good for your pet, so get them ready today. If you leave your pets behind, they may be lost, injured – or worse. Never leave a pet chained outdoors. Plan options include: Create a buddy system in […]

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Canine Influenza Virus Notice

June 2, 2017

Published: June 2, 2017 | Reviewed: June 2, 2017 Chief Veterinary Officer American Kennel Club This notice is being sent out to provide up-to-date and accurate information about the Canine Influenza Virus to help prevent the spread of the virus to healthy (unexposed) dogs. The information provided is not intended to alarm dog owners and […]

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What’s There to Howl About?

November 17, 2016

Published: November 17, 2016 | Reviewed: November 17, 2016 Howling….why do dogs do it? We know that howling is a non-specific behavior.  It can occur when a dog is stressed or distressed, territorial, in a situation where there is no way out, or in response to some other stimuli, such as noise, like a siren. […]

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Why do dogs (and some cats) eat grass??

May 24, 2016

Published: May 24, 2016 | Reviewed: May 24, 2016   There are many reasons why a dog (or cat) may eat grass. However, most veterinarians’ consensus is that pets will eat grass as a way to reduce, eliminate or relieve GI upset, nausea, parasites or possibly infection.  Many pets will eat grass and then vomit.  It’s […]

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Anesthesia….Need to Know!

March 15, 2016

Published: March 15, 2016 | Reviewed: March 15, 2016   Almost every pet will need general anesthesia at some point in their life.  With today’s excellent pre-anesthesia physical examinations, modern anesthetic drugs and protocols, advanced monitoring and prompt recovery, pet anesthesia has never been safer.  Read this article by Robert D. Keegan, DVM. Dr. Keegan is […]

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Assisi Loop – Targeted Pulsed Electromagentic Therapy

November 24, 2015

Published: November 24, 2015 | Reviewed: November 24, 2015 Targeted Pulsed Electromagentic Field Therapy (fPEMF) Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy is a means of using electrical currents to heal tissue and improve health.  These fields, when placed near a conductor (such as any portion of a pet’s body) will induce a current flow.  These currents are […]

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Bravo Recalls Select Chicken Pet Foods

July 28, 2015

Published: July 28, 2015 | Reviewed: July 28, 2015 Bravo Recalls Select Chicken Pet Foods Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Contact: Consumer: (866) 922-9222 (866) 922-9222 FREE Media: E-mail: in**@***********ds.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 23, 2015 – Manchester, CT – Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo Chicken pet […]

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Stella and Chewy’s Recall

July 6, 2015

Published: July 6, 2015 | Reviewed: July 6, 2015 Stella and Chewy’s is recalling 11 of its products after Listeria monocytogenes was found in one of its dog food products during routine testing. The Maryland Department of Agriculture ordered the company stop selling Chicken Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties for dogs on Saturday. Tests revealed the product […]

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