Canine Influenza as you may have heard is sweeping through Chicago and effecting household pet dogs. This virus is, at the time of this writing been documented in Illinois, and has now spread to additional to states including Ohio, Wisconsin, & Indiana. Residents … [Read more...] about Canine Influenza: How Cautious Should You Be to Travel With Your Dog?
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Insurance, Why You’re Pet May Thank You
Do you have pet health insurance? If you haven't though about it yet, you may want to start thinking about it today. I apologize for being blunt, but if you are participating in dog sports, have a curious dog or have kids under 10, adding pet insurance may help save the life of … [Read more...] about Insurance, Why You’re Pet May Thank You
Beating Canine Cancer, One Shih Tzu at a Time
So a couple of weeks ago I wrote Cancer in Dogs: 8 Signs it Can Happen to You. I wrote this because in November I lost my first dog (as an adult) Kyra to cancer. There were some signs that something might be wrong, but I missed them. I never realized what an impact writing that … [Read more...] about Beating Canine Cancer, One Shih Tzu at a Time
Cancer in Dogs: 8 Signs It Can Happen to You
Cancer in dogs may be something you read about, heck you may have had friends whose dogs have dad it. If this sounds like you, consider yourself lucky. This was me until last November. It's been 3 months since I found out my dog Kyra had cancer. Unfortunately by the time we … [Read more...] about Cancer in Dogs: 8 Signs It Can Happen to You
Xylitol …How Gum Can Kill Your Dog
If you didn't know it, gum can kill your dog! Xylitol, a common ingredient in many gum and breath mint brands. Even in small amounts, Xylitol can cause blood sugar to crash rapidly and in larger amounts cause complete liver failure. In addition to gum, Xylitol can also be found … [Read more...] about Xylitol …How Gum Can Kill Your Dog