Diet and DCM Figures
Figures a and b: Right lateral radiographs of a 10.5 year old, mixed breed dog diagnosed with DCM while consuming a grain-free diet. Figure a shows marked enlargement of the heart, prompting treatment with medications to prevent congestive heart failure as well as a change in diet. Figure b shows a smaller heart 5 months […]
Addressing Concerns of Diet Associations in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Dogs
Erin Anderson, VMD, MSc, DACVIM (cardiology) Pittsburgh Veterinary Cardiology March 2019 Lately, there’s been a lot of discussion about a potential association between grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. We’d like to address this concern with the most up-to-date information currently available. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious and unfortunately rather common kind […]
Rocking Horse Stables
Rocking Horse Stables in New Sewickley Township is a full care boarding facility that offers training for all levels of riders, including a summer camp program. They about host on average about 40 horses (including about 16 of their own) which are used for lessons that are offered 6 days a week. Classes range from […]
Positive Results with Positive Reinforcement
By Veronica Rigatti, Animal Friends’ Canine Behavior Technician Training a canine companion takes time and patience. Sometimes, our four-legged friends struggle to understand what we are asking of them. So, how do we cross this language barrier between pups and people? At Animal Friends, we use positive reinforcement training. The main idea behind positive reinforcement […]
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Sweet Mia
Mia was the softest and sweetest dog we ever had. She came from Boston Terrier rescue (NEBTR) 12 years ago and snuggled up to us the day she came home and never looked back. Loud noises scared her and she would hide whenever a sports game came on, especially the Steelers. Ever day she would […]
Waterfront Opens Dog Park
The already dog friendly Waterfront in Homestead opened a green spot for shoppers with dogs to relax and let their pets take a break: a new dog park. “It’s been in the planning since fall of last year,” explains Emily Wittmer, Marketing Director at the Waterfront. The large grassy area features several agility structures to […]
Sir Toad
Dear Toad: When I walked by the garage today, I remembered how you liked to sniff the corner there. And I’d shoo you along quickly before you left too much of a “message” encouraging more dogs to go there. You were so anxious to go on a walk and get about 5 minutes in and […]
Devon Allen Johnson Family
By Jeff Verscharen Our Local Spotlight this issue focuses on the Johnson family of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The family of five in the household includes Devon Allen, his wife, Karlie and children, Rosalie, age 9, Jameson, age 7, Emmanuelle, age 5, and their array of pets. The family enjoys the outdoors and traveling, as well as […]
By Lynne Marshall, PT, CCRT
“Is There Really Physical Therapy for Pets?” Four years ago, I found myself asking that very same question. My name is Lynne Marshall and I have been a human physical therapist for thirty years. When I began to notice changes in the walking pattern of my own German Shepherd, Bella, I began to take classes […]