Anna Coffin

“Can we keep him?”  We’ve all heard it (or said it) before. Somehow, we’ve been exposed to the cutest puppy who has ever lived. We went…

Green leaves. The smell of freshly cut grass. The burst of color from lilies and daffodils and iris. Spring. It just makes you happy, doesn’t…

There are 850 different species of ticks around the world.  Ninety of these species reside within the United States.  A handful of these species transmit…

Having a reliable come cue is extremely important. It’s the one command that can potentially save your dog’s life. The goal is to have your…

Friday the 13th has long been considered a day of bad luck and ominous fortune. Walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror, having a black…

Unfortunately, animal abandonment is a huge problem in Logan County.  Thanks to Friends of Guthrie Animals (FOGAS), Guthrie has an active group of pet rescuers…

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in dogs, cats, and ferrets.  Heartworms are a foot-long worm that lives in the heart, lungs…

The use of essential oils in humans has exploded in the last few years.  The use of essential oils for animals is now becoming common…

Using a food lure is a basic component of any positive reinforcement training plan. It gives us a valuable tool to help teach our dog…

Warmer weather brings blossoms and blooms and unfortunately, bugs. March signals the beginning of flea and tick season and is the time to start taking…

Say it ain’t so, Cooper. What’s that? Shelters are loaded with dogs abandoned by pet owners. That’s not right, is it? No, Cooper, you are…

It’s March—springtime is around the corner! Worms in your garden…and worms in your pet? Eeew! Hold on, let’s explain… The worms you find in your…

The FDA regulates the manufacture and distribution of human and animal drugs to provide safe medication for you and your pet.  State pharmacy boards help…

In today’s blog, I wanted to talk about an obedience training cue that often gets overlooked: the release cue.  The release cue is very important since…

Trying to eat a healthy, balanced diet is hard for many of us. We overindulge in sugar and salt, often giving in to the temptation…

Puppies lose all their baby teeth between three and six months of age.  During this time, you will need to help your teething puppy cope…

There are a lot of choices when it comes to dog food, and it can be confusing when it comes to feeding your puppy.  Consult…

In appreciation of National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day I sat down with Silvi for a heart to heart talk. Silvi, as you know, is…

When I was eight years old, my parents adopted a puppy for me from our local humane society. Being an incredibly creative kid, I named…

Some individuals are unwilling to vaccinate their pets because they don’t believe in pet vaccines.  Vaccines are a vital part of keeping your pet healthy. …