The Dog Stop: Pittsburgh Bred, Nationally Spread

After years spent working out of state, Jesse Coslov returned to Pittsburgh with his dog, Miles, only to find his hometown lacking in the realm of superior pet care. As an avid dog-lover, owner, and dedicated shelter volunteer, Jesse knew the quality of care Pittsburgh pups deserved, and he believed that with the right help […]
What do you “say” to your dog?

If you adopted a dog or purchased a puppy, balanced training is essential for having a happy life with your canine companion. Dogs are very intelligent and willing to please but they need a leader and structure. Did you know that 3.9 million dogs are surrendered to shelters each year? Nearly half had some informal […]
Diabetes Mellitus of Dogs and Cats

By: Tracey Peterson, DVM, DACVIM […]
Vibrant Images

“Take my picture and show me off. Let me express myself and make you smile. I am your forever friend; I am your pet. When you look at my picture, you will always remember that I love you. I am who I am because of you.” Welcome to Vibrant Images. My name is Tabatha Knox, […]
Adrenaline Junky Dogs!

By Tena Parker CPDT-KA Success Just Clicks Dog Training “A tired dog is a happy dog” is a phrase that nearly every dog owner is familiar with. It suggests that dogs who are tired won’t have the energy to get into trouble and while it isn’t inaccurate, it doesn’t tell the whole truth. In many […]
Ear infections

If you’re reading this, chances are that at some point you have had a dog with an ear infection. Otitis (ear inflammation) is one of the most common causes of veterinary visits. In fact, after vaccines and skin allergies, ear infections are the next most common reason that pet owners bring their dog to the […]
Top Four Supplements for Your Pet

At Murray Avenue Apothecary, we partner with you and your pet to provide optimal health. That’s why we carry pharmacist selected and designed supplements for pets! Just as humans need vitamins and supplements to stay healthy, your pets do too! Among the many supplements that we carry, our Top Sellers are MAA Dog Multivitamin Chews, […]
Transformational Life & Relationship Coaching + Energy Modalities

A Blended Approach that can Help You Become the Highest Version of Yourself By Judith Levy M.Ed., CEHP, RMT, ACC What Coaching/ Transformational Coaching are? Coaching is a relatively new field and is growing fast. It is spotlighted on Oprah and CNN and written about in popular publications. The International Coach Federation (certifying board) defines coaching […]
Riding by the seat of your pants

Riding horses is something that we do with kinesthetic feeling. It is very unique because there is no other sport, which I am aware of, where you straddle an animal. Many riders who take on this activity try to analyze what they are doing when riding, and the best riders are the ones that ride […]
Angie Mader 2003-2015

Angie came to us through my job, at an animal hospital where I was working at the time as a manager. My boss and managing veterinarian bred English Labrador Retrievers for guide dogs. We had a month previously adopted Cyndi from her, a 1-1/2 year old black female returned by a former owner. Cyndi was […]