Is the Dog Park Really a Good Idea?

As with most things in the world, there are multiple ways to look at every situation. . So let’s get into the pros and the cons of the dog park- which is very similar to the pros and cons of doggy daycare. . It is indeed socialization. If your dog plays with other...

Why Is My Dog Licking The Air?

There’s a short list- and it takes a little bit of investigation – but read through all three of these. I think you’ll be surprised on the last one! . 1) Loose teeth. . So this means that you need to look in your dog’s mouth. Look and see if the teeth are moving...

A Veterinarian’s Take on Funny Questions About Pet Anatomy

In my line of work, there are some funny things that people sometimes ask me that when I put it into context-it’s always worth a good laugh.  . One example would be belly buttons. Even cats and dogs have belly buttons. They just don’t quite look like a human belly...

Thyroid Medicine. Does Your Dog Really Need It?

So many dogs get prescribed thyroid medication- not sure if it’s lack of understanding on the part of the veterinarian or if it’s simply how they’ve been trained. . Here is what we learned in Vet school: For dogs with a potentially under functioning thyroid gland ,...

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