Wolfdog and His Buddies Thrive in Protected Freedom
Loving but super energetic, Rama showed he could thrive in this protected environment.
Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive & integrative wellness veterinarian. My goal is to partner with pet parents seeking to improve their pet’s overall health & vitality through wise lifestyle choices.
Ear Cropping: Never Make Your Puppy Endure This Cruel Procedure, No Matter What
Legal is not the same as ethical and humane. There's no reason any dog should have to endure this agony. Yet it's highly popular, especially in these 18 breeds. Would you allow this to happen to a loved one? Hopefully not ... so don't make your puppy suffer either.
CBD Oil Significantly Reduces Seizures in 89% of Study Dogs
Witnessing a seizure in your pet can be a harrowing experience. Since seizures can occur for many different reasons, including low blood sugar, hypothyroidism or even a viral infection, this veterinary neurologist is calling this 'promising' and 'exciting' study must-have information for pet owners.
Natural Approaches for Managing Epilepsy in Pets
Standard anti-seizure medications don't effectively control seizures in about a third of dogs with epilepsy, and these medications can come with adverse side effects and long-term health consequences. Learn more about exciting alternative natural therapies for seizure disorders.
5 Natural Ways to Help Control Your Dog's Seizures
The FDA has granted conditional approval to potassium bromide for the treatment of canine seizure disorders, but often even a multi-modal approach to treating epilepsy isn't effective at controlling seizures in refractory patients.
How to Bring Out the Best in Your Shy Dog
Whether it's from improper socialization, a traumatic event or abuse, or even a genetic trait, a shy dog needs special care and love to feel safe. Here's how to create a home environment where he'll thrive.
Shy Foster Cat's Feline Friend Helped Bring Her Out!
Mose had been at the shelter for an entire year, maybe worsening her shyness.
The Invisible Toxin With Deadly Outcomes — Be Watchful
Symptoms can range from sneezing or coughing all the way to neurological distress or death. And no matter where you live, it's possible this invisible threat could wreak havoc on your pet - or you. Find out which spots are most well-known for it.
Why Wild Animals Don't Have Floppy Ears and Curly Tails
Floppy ears, cute white patches, curly tails, shorter muzzles and gentle behavior - you almost never see these traits in the wild. Why are domesticated animals different? Does that mean our pets have smaller brains, too?
Dog Found Tied Up at a Shelter With a Child's Poignant Note
A dog came with a crude, handwritten sign indicating the owner was unable to care for him.
