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Knowing When it's Time to Say Goodbye to a Beloved DogCategory: Inspire
When people find out I’m a veterinarian, some eagerly tell me that they shared my career dream but what held them back was the thought of seeing animals suffer or having to put them to sleep. I’ll admit that when I think back to the day that I held my acceptance letter from the Ontario Veterinary College in my hands, those things were almost the furthest from my mind. I envisioned examining and vaccinating new puppies and kittens, imagined exciting and challenging surgeries, looked forward to watching my patients grow and thrive. Please don’t think that I was naive to the demands of my prof more |
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Does your Dog Need a Dental?Category: Health
You wouldn’t wait years for a dental exam and teeth cleaning, and neither should your dog. Because the concept of regular dental checkups is relatively new, many of us don’t understand that our pup’s oral health problems are the same as ours. They too can suffer from gum disease and tooth loss, and, if left unchecked, it can lead to more serious problems such as organ damage, heart disease, and other health issues. You may think to yourself, but wild dogs don’t brush their teeth and visit the dentist! more |
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Dog greetings Gone WrongCategory: Dog Training
No one seems to know how to greet a dog anymore. Every time I see a person gleefully crouch down to someone's whale-eyed, tail-down Lab mix or puffed-up Jack Russell, look them in the eye, then reach out a quavering hand, I want to scream. What is up with this? When did we lose the aptitude to greet dogs? I want to talk about this, not only from a practical standpoint, but from a cultural perspective—what it means about us, and our dogs. more |
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5 Signs Your Dog's Vision is WorseningCategory: Health
By Carmen M. H. Colitz, DVM, PhD, DACVO,
Terri L. McCalla, DVM, MS, DACVO,
& Johanna Mejia-Fava, DVM, PhD
There are many signs of vision loss in dogs. Before we list five of the most common signs of vision loss, there are some things you need to know: more |
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Is Your Dog an Adventure Pooch?Category: Shop
What's your dog's summer personality type? Are they a Party Pup, Adventure Pooch, Water Dog or City Hound? Take our Hello Summer Quiz to see what type of summer adventures best suit your dog.
Here's our recommended products for all the Adventure Pooches out there!
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