November 2, 2014
by Sarah
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Walking in a local park yesterday with a client and her sweet pup, a dog came toward us.The two dogs met and had a happy, mutual exchange. Another dog headed our way; I instantly nixed any contact using my simple … Continue reading
October 30, 2014
by Sarah
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Knowing when your dog is cold is key to keeping them comfy and healthy in the winter months. Here are four signs your dog is cold: Hunched and Bunched Like us, when dogs are trying to conserve body heat they … Continue reading
October 4, 2014
by Sarah
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A week or so before flying with a dog, I pack their flight kit. Why so early? So I can get anything I don’t yet have. I’m not a fan of feeling rushed, so I like to do this ahead. … Continue reading
September 1, 2014
by Sarah
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The woman wrote me, her dog was snapping at her and running away. Why? Eye drops. I can guess the problem. How to use eye drops for dogs is not intuitive. Most people grab the eye drops and, facing the … Continue reading
August 12, 2014
by Sarah
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Hip dysplasia in dogs has many symptoms. Each dog is different because their pain is different and how they bear that pain varies. I’ve seen dogs with horrible X-rays who run and play like normal dogs and dogs whose X-rays … Continue reading
August 6, 2014
by Sarah
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What do dogs’ waist lines have to do with seeing pain in dogs? Sometimes a lot once you’ve trained your eye. In a lean dog, the waist is a smooth, slightly curved line from the dog’s ribs back to the … Continue reading
July 3, 2014
by Sarah
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Two friend’s recently adopted dogs brought up from the Southern US and both dogs had heartworms. Both were treated and both are just fine now. Heartworms in dogs are so serious and prevalent that every dog lover needs to understand … Continue reading
June 12, 2014
by Sarah
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It’s been raining in St. Louis a lot lately and it’s humid here almost always. That combo of wet + humidity grows mushrooms. Really well. They spring up here, literally, overnight. So every morning, when I let Pip out, I … Continue reading
April 23, 2014
by Sarah
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Are some dangerous foods for dogs in your kitchen right now? I bet yes. Maybe all of them! By educating yourself you can choose what to have in your home and how to store some items so everyone is safe. … Continue reading
April 19, 2014
by Sarah
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You’re adopting a dog and you’re so excited! You’re also a little anxious. What are they going to be like? What should you do (or not do) that first day? So glad you asked. Here are seven of the things … Continue reading