Food is Love, Just Not These Foods

Whether it is a snack or a table scrap from dinner, giving your pet a bite is a common occurrence. Some may argue dogs should only eat “dog food” and in a way this is ideal. At the same time, […]

Goat Husbandry

Goats are a small ruminant (we’ll talk more about that later) that have many uses worldwide. It seems that more and more goats are being owned not only by farmers in rural settings, but also by families in the suburbs. […]

Does Your Dog Need Behavior Help?

Canine companions bring significant joy to our lives. Dogs provide us with a constant companion, give us a reason to exercise, meet and interact with new people and try new things and are a source of incredible love and support. […]

Canine Influenza – The Dog Flu

In March 2015, veterinarians in Chicago began to notice a dramatic increase in the numbers of dogs contracting infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as kennel cough. Not only were more dogs than normal getting sick, their symptoms were more severe than […]

First Signs Of Heart Disease

Unfortunately, similar to humans, as our pets age, so do their hearts. Signs can be different between species and may present differently for each individual; however, there are some telltale signs that you may see and that should throw up […]

Sweet Tooth?

Sweet Tooth?   We all love things that are sweet, right? Sometimes our dogs do too. But be careful…what might be tasty for us can be toxic to Man’s Best Friend… In particular, the artificial sweetener xylitol is a bane […]