Determining Whether Canine Aggression is Caused by Fear or Dominance Veterinary behavioral science and research has progressed rapidly in the past few years. While canine aggression was previously almost always attributed to a dog being dominant or attempting to be dominant, it is now realized that true cases of canine dominance aggression are rare. When […]
Grooming Your Pet By Yourself
Pet Grooming: Skin & Coat There is more than one way to tell if the pet has healthy skin and fur. Look for signs of unhealthy fur when you’re trying to make this distinction. For one, unhealthy hair will be dry and brittle and it may be thinning or irregularly falling out. Unhealthy hair will […]
Hot Weather Can Mean Trouble for Pug-Nosed Dogs
Troubles for Pug-Nosed dogs The summer sun may be perfect for dogs to bask in, but it can cause health risks for our canine friends – especially pug-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs. If you’re the owner of a brachycephalic dog, you know that they can be more sensitive to hot weather than other breeds. We will discuss […]
Agility Training: What is it and is it right for your dog
Lately there has been a growing trend towards agility training for dogs. Aside from being an excellent bonding hobby for owner and dog, it is also a fantastic outlet for dogs that require both mental and physical stimulation. What is dog agility training? Dog agility is essentially an obstacle course. This course is designed for […]
Paving the Way Toward Regenerative Medicine Technologies
With the goal of facilitating a better understanding and treatment of many disabling human diseases and conditions, on March 9 President Obama removed the ban on federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research, which had been in place since 2001. During that time, however, stem-cell research for treatment of certain animal conditions has proceeded unfettered. Since […]
