Fixing separation anxiety is hard. Pet owners seek help from many sources. This article provides good information about separation behaviors and some methods to diminish the effects on animals. Pat Miller, CPDT, is a published author and the training editor at Whole Dog Journal. Source: Whole Dog Journal, February 19, 2016. 'Distress' indicates a lower intensity of stress … [Read more...]
Find Fido’s perfect rawhide chew
Nancy Kern provides an informative essay on the subject of rawhide chews. It includes the who, what, when where, how and why of chews. She shares how to identify the best ones. This is good information for veterinary teams to discuss at staff meetings and to use on websites, blogs and newsletters. Source: Whole Dog Journal, February 19, 2016 via May 1, 2016 … [Read more...]
Scoot or squeeze
Anal sac troubles affect as many as 12 percent of dogs, according to multiple sources. Yet, animal health professionals have no clear understanding of what causes anal sac issues and there is limited research on the subject. Further, there is confusion on the topic of anal sac expression. Source: The Whole Dog Journal, January 2016. Page 16-17. (direct link … [Read more...]