Have you ever seen a seizure, or cluster seizures? When such a thing happens in dogs, or in kids, it can be really scary. I remember seeing a classmate have a seizure when I was in elementary school. It was … Continue reading
You love your dog, and you want to ensure that he enjoys peak health for as long as possible. So you feed him a healthy diet, take him to the vet for regular checkups, and you don’t overdo it with … Continue reading
When I’m at the dog park with my human and canine friends, I often find myself observing the various breeds that are matched up with their humans, and sometimes I marvel at how in the world some matches ever happened! … Continue reading
Every single year in the United States, at least 100,000 pets experience poisoning. In many cases, the causes of the poisoning are substances that are entirely harmless to humans. Many humans enjoy indulging in things like chocolate, coffee, and alcohol … Continue reading
Here’s the thing about insurance of any type – it’s something you buy hoping that you’ll never have to use. You could spend thousands of dollars on one type of insurance or another over the course of your lifetime, and … Continue reading
You’ve probably heard stories about random aggression in dogs that go something like “I don’t understand it; my dog was just sitting quietly on the sofa between me and my girlfriend, and all of a sudden, he turned around and … Continue reading
I’ve often talked about things that dog should never ingest (see Your Dog is Not a Human, So Don’t Feed Him Like One for more on this), but somehow I never expected to end up blogging about the dangers of … Continue reading
Have you ever wished you could visit a city where you could get both quality coffee made with modern techniques and experience friendly, educated baristas? One of the best locations to experience both of those things is none other than … Continue reading
As someone who has typically had very long-lived dogs, I have frequently had to deal with various types of illnesses and disorders, including canine spondylosis. The name of this condition sounds scary, but it’s actually quite manageable with a little … Continue reading
So, you have a dog. Perhaps it’s a big dog, and one of a breed that people tend to mistrust. You’re wondering, “Do I need a beware of dog sign in my yard? Is doing so going to indemnify me … Continue reading
Okay, let’s get this out of the way right off – I’m not much of a cat person. I have pointed out, in How to Keep a Dog When You’re on a Tight Budget, that I have had cats, and … Continue reading
I’ve been a bit hesitant writing much about Boxers, since I’ve made my preference apparent practically from the moment I started this blog. I didn’t want to be seen as favoring one breed over another. I love big breeds though, … Continue reading
