People love dogs and dogs add so much to our lives. When you go to adopt, it should not be an impulsive selection. This dog is going to be your best friend for many years. He or she may see you through many life changes. Don’t you want to choose a partner who will make you the happiest and be the happiest too?
This video can help (plus you get to see lots of dogs!)
Please watch and share. Let’s help everyone get a Happily Fur-ever After!
All dogs smell bad sometimes, but how do you know when it is a big deal?
http://theilovedogssite.com/ask-a-vet-why-does-my-dog-stink/
About The Vet: Dr. Kathryn Primm is a small animal veterinarian. She owns a busy practice in Tennessee and loves sharing all kinds of animal facts and fun. She has consulted on articles for national magazines, done numerous radio interviews and appeared on local television. She has contributed to an article for Woman’s Day in Feb 2014 and Prevention magazine, April 2015.
She has a social media presence on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ and enjoys interaction with others about her passions, animals and communication. She is a regular contributor to Boomeon, the online community which can be found at www.boomeon.com. She has also written a book, Tennessee Tails:Pets and Their People. The book received recognition as Runner Up in the Memoirs category at a national book festival. You see an article that Dr. Primm contributed to in Prevention magazine (April 2015) and Woman’s Day (Feb 2014 and June 2015). Read more about Dr. Primm and how to get the best value for your pet care dollar at her website, www.drprimm.com.
Surprising new info on the jerky treat scare.
http://theilovedogssite.com/from-the-vet-new-update-on-toxic-jerky-treats/
About The Vet: Dr. Kathryn Primm is a small animal veterinarian. She owns a busy practice in Tennessee and loves sharing all kinds of animal facts and fun. She has consulted on articles for national magazines, done numerous radio interviews and appeared on local television. She has contributed to an article for Woman’s Day in Feb 2014 (and upcoming June 2015) and Prevention magazine, April 2015.
She has a social media presence on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ and enjoys interaction with others about her passions, animals and communication. She is a regular contributor to Boomeon, the online community which can be found at www.boomeon.com. She has also written a book, Tennessee Tails:Pets and Their People. The book received recognition as Runner Up in the Memoirs category at a national book festival. You see an article that Dr. Primm contributed to in Prevention magazine (April 2015) and Woman’s Day (Feb 2014 and June 2015). Read more about Dr. Primm and how to get the best value for your pet care dollar at her website, www.drprimm.com.
Most dog people have heard of the shocking outbreak of Canine Influenza in and around Chicago. Some veterinarians and pet related media have been instructing people to avoid taking their dogs to areas where other dogs gather, such as dog parks and boarding kennels. Five dogs have died and over 1000 have been reported ill.
In addition to shunning multiple dog situations, people were being advised to vaccinate their dogs for canine influenza as soon as possible. The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that previously all cases of Canine Influenza (CI) have been caused by the H3N8 strain which is the strain protected for by the current vaccines. However this newest outbreak was just identified to be caused by a novel strain (H3N2) not previously found in the US. The current vaccine for Canine Influenza may be ineffective against H3N2.
Because Canine Influenza is very infectious among dogs (although is not thought to be a risk to any other species), the AVMA says, “Dog owners should be aware that any situation that brings dogs together increases the risk of spread of communicable illnesses.… As long as good infection control practices are in place, pet owners should not be overly concerned about putting dogs in training facilities, dog parks, kennels, or other areas frequented by dogs.”
It is very important to know that CI is not the same as Kennel Cough for which we have an effective vaccine. Make sure your dog is current on his Kennel Cough vaccine if he is ever in situations where he could be exposed to other dogs. Many of the severe cases of CI have been complicated by other agents and pneumonia, so making sure your dog is current on all of his routine vaccines besides influenza vaccine is critical.
Most cases of CI have been mild, but as with any infectious agent, it is wise to be vigilant. Ask questions before exposing your dog to others and if your dog seems ill, especially if he is coughing, it is imperative to see your vet and understand that all respiratory vaccines could be helpful in preventing secondary infection, but the flu vaccine might not be protective in these cases.
Panic is not a good idea. Being selective about exposing your dog to others is smart. Going straight to your vet and demanding a flu vaccine might not be the best route either, but it is important to make sure that your healthy dog is always caught up on his vaccines so that these preventable problems do not cause secondary issues to the ones we cannot prevent.
Easter has come and gone and there are baskets full of half eaten goodies all around. What do you do if your dog helps herself?
http://theilovedogssite.com/ask-a-vet-my-dog-ate-chocolate-what-do-i-do/
As pollen counts rise, so does the itch factor. Why is your dog shaking his head?
http://theilovedogssite.com/ask-a-vet-why-is-my-dog-shaking-his-head/
Does your dog repeat odd behaviors? To the point of obsession? Ever wonder why? Read my article to find out.
http://theilovedogssite.com/ask-a-vet-why-does-my-dog-lick-everything/
Does your dog seem like a werewolf, howling at the moon? Ever wonder why he does that? I had so much fun investigating all the relevant new research. Check it out.
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