When we first started out with our training diaries commitment, we wanted to ensure our pets were all healthy. After our preliminary health checks (you can read more about those here: Training Diaries: Health Checks) ...
There are very few things in this world as cute as an 8 week old puppy. Even people who don’t care for dogs or fear them tend to gush over puppies. I’ve witnessed the toughest ...
Independence Day is one of my most feared holidays. Why? Because I know how my pets are going to react - it's historical fact... My wolf hybrid taught my coyote to fear fireworks. My coyote ...
For the last twenty years, I have participated in TNR - both in outreach efforts and actual clinic time. During this time, I have lived with domestic cats and cared for a small colony ...
Summer is upon us which means the kids are all going to be hanging out at home all day. That can result in some elevated stress levels for your pets. It’s your responsibility to make ...
We’re moving into summer and that means we need to find some toys that can hold up to the wear and tear of pool dunks, lake swims, and chewing in the cool mud. It also ...
There is no better hunter than a cat (well, with the exception of humans). So, if you live in a multi-species household that enforces a strict “no hunting live game” policy, what do you do ...
Pain levels in pets are one of the most difficult things for pet parents and veterinarians to diagnose. Animals are uniquely equipped to hide any pain they may be experiencing – a skill that has ...
There are plenty of reasons to stay indoors these days – from the freezing snow spreading across the North and Midwest, to the rainy days looming in the Pacific Northwest and Southeast. The only perfect ...
People aren't the only ones susceptible to wintertime blues. According to Mary Lee Nitschke, professor of psychology at Linfield College in Oregon, pets are just as likely to become depressed during winter as their people. People aren't the only ...