National Walk Your Dog Week is this week, October 1-7, 2018, and what a great time to celebrate how important – and wonderful – it is to walk your dog regularly. Going for walks together is a great way to cement the bond between you and is essential for the health of your dog (and … Read More »
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15 Things Every Dog Owner Should Know About Rabies
It’s every dog owner’s worst nightmare – rabies. Every mammal is susceptible to rabies, and it is fatal. Tens of thousands of people die every year worldwide from this deadly disease. Only 6 people have ever survived the full-blown virus; those 6 only survived due to a groundbreaking new treatment. NOTE: Everyone is required BY … Read More »
Does Your Dog Have Hidden Dental Disease?
Dental health is one of the most neglected health issues in dogs. Unfortunately, neglected teeth in dogs can lead to other serious diseases, some of which are fatal. Few dogs show signs of dental disease, so it’s up to the family and veterinarian to uncover what may be a hidden – and oftentimes painful – … Read More »
What Everyone Should Know About Puppy Mills
Saturday (September 15th) is National Puppy Mill Awareness Day, giving us all reason to pause and consider the plight of the many animals that are bred and born in these types of facilities, and forced to endure horrific, squalid conditions. Puppy mills are large-scale businesses that breed dogs. The primary focus of a puppy mill … Read More »
Does Your Dog Have Back to School Separation Anxiety?
The new school year is upon us; parents in Colorado Springs are focused on getting back in the swing of the kids being in school. Having the kids back in school can have an impact on “fur babies” in unexpected ways. Back to school separation anxiety is a condition can affects dogs that spend … Read More »
10 Life-Threatening Hazards for Dogs Lurking In Your Own Backyard
Summer is the time to get outside and soak up the famous Colorado Springs Vitamin D-filled sunshine rays that brighten our days and lift our spirits! And it’s been beautiful outside right lately! The recent monsoon weather has resulted in gorgeous green grass and flowering yards everywhere you look. Our backyards are our outdoor … Read More »
10 Things You Forgot About Raising a Puppy
Whether you are bringing home your very first puppy or you are adding to your canine family, it’s easy to forget how challenging it can be raising a puppy. It’s exciting, overwhelming, and a lot of work. Unfortunately, those little darlings don’t come with an owner’s manual. Here are some things you may have … Read More »
Immunizations and Your Dog – What You Need to Know
When you bring your adorable ball-of-fur puppy home for the first time, you instinctively know that he or she is depending on you for, well, everything. You want to be a good puppy parent and give your playful bundle-of-joy all the love, attention, guidance, food, toys, socialization and health care he or she needs. And … Read More »
