By TENA PARKER CPDT-KA, SUCCESS JUST CLICKS DOG TRAINING There is a very big difference between being positive and being permissive when it comes to dogs. Having rules and routines are an important part of living happily with canine companions. …
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By DR. DOUG KNUEVEN, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH Dry cat food is the very worst thing anyone can feed a cat – no matter how natural it is said to be. Studies show that kitty kibble causes a mild dehydration…
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BY TODD M. ERFOURTH, DVM, DACVIM VETERINARY ONCOLOGIST AT PVSEC Every dog lover knows that our furry kids often like to play rough. At one point or another, injury is bound to happen; but when should lameness raise concern for…
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By KRISTIN HERMANN Riding is a verb; it is an action word and I tell my students that all the time. Unfortunately, many trainers just get their students in a basic riding position yet forget the part about how to use the…
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BY: RUTH MALOY-CARTER It all began when I was visiting our neighbors’ house right across the street from us and met their three-year-old parakeet, Indigo (named for its beautiful indigo colored feathers). I noticed that her cage did not have…
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By DR. DOUG KNUEVEN, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH Nutrition is the basis of health. To build and run a healthy body, both wholesome raw materials and appropriate fuel are needed. We have been led to believe that processed pet foods…
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By BURTON PATRICK TOTAL PET STORES Aquatics is one of the most instructional and educational hobbies on the planet. It teaches us about environmental issues through a basic understanding of water chemistry. There are thousands of animals that we can…
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By BERNADETTE KAZMARSKI No animal likes to spend time in a cage. Any shelter will tell you that an animal who has spent time prior to adoption in a foster home is much more likely to be adopted and be…
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For years dominance was believed to be the cause and solution for behavior problems in dogs. LILIAN AKIN, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA Given the popularity of the program Dog Whisperer, I think the issue of “dominance” should be addressed. Most of us…
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By EMILY KLOSTERMAN, DVM, MS, DACVIM Pennsylvania and other states along the eastern seaboard are common places where dogs might contract Lyme disease. Recognizing the signs of Lyme disease can lead to quicker diagnosis and treatment. However, the disease can…
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