Vacationing with a cause Nose down. Ears up. Feet on the move. Lots to check out! 175 acres of country paradise designed FOR dogs BY dogs… where dogs rule and can let go. The Getaway at Glen Highland Farm…
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Need a little (or a lot) of love? Laughter? Spend some time with a Basset Hound and you will soon begin to appreciate the unique characteristics of the breed. Bassets have long reigned supreme as the clowns of the canine…
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DR. DOUG KNUEVEN, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH Nutritional supplements can be very beneficial to our pets because most pet foods are deficient in certain nutritional factors. Conventional pet foods are especially devoid of nutrients because the high-heat processing destroys most…
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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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Pica in people as well as in dogs and cats refers to eating things that are nonfood items. BY JUDITH LEVY M.ED., CEHP, RMT Pica in people as well as in dogs and cats refers to eating things that are…
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By BERNADETTE KAZMARSKI When you’re about to be deployed in the military the last thing you should need to worry about is the safety and care of your pets when you are away. Considering your return to life with them…
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By TENA PARKER SUCCESS JUST CLICKS DOG TRAINING Having a well-trained dog opens up a world of possibilities for fun experiences and sets dog owners up for success with their pet. The definition of a “well-trained dog” will vary from…
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Showing Gratitude for Your Pet at Thanksgiving! BY JUDITH LEVY M.ED.,CEHP, RMT If you’re reading this magazine, my guess is that you love your pet deeply. Most of us do and we often find it difficult to find time to…
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The Human-& Animal Bond BY DR. SUSAN WAGNER Researching and co-writing Through A Dog’s Ear: Using Sound to Improve the Health & Behavior of Your Canine Companion was a true gift. I now understand the benefit of a healthy sonic…
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By JOHN T. PAYNE DVM, MS Osteoarthritis is a chronic, incurable disease of joints that is characterized by joint instability, and loss of articular cartilage. Clinically, osteoarthritis causes varying degrees of pain and dysfunction. Osteoarthritis generally is characterized as primary…
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