Ask Dr. Anna: Three tips to leash training a puppy
Almost seven weeks ago, I brought home a puppy named Gimli. He was tiny and adorable and I knew that I had to start his…
Almost seven weeks ago, I brought home a puppy named Gimli. He was tiny and adorable and I knew that I had to start his…
Determining if your dog has a food allergy or environmental allergy is the first step to treating your pet’s allergy problem. Dog food allergies are…
The dog flu, also known as Canine Influenza, reached the United States in 2004. It began as the H3N8 virus at a Greyhound race track…
“My cat is a superhero. He is a perfect weight; he never gets sick, he is immune to everything. Why on earth would he need…
A microchip can be the saving grace in returning your lost pet. Permanent visible identification such as a collar with tags will return your pet…
Do you have a medical insurance provider for your pet? If no, why not? The cost of veterinary care often prohibits people from seeking veterinary…
“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…