Canine Health

Are you thinking about bringing a new dog into your household? Whether you live with your spouse and children or alone, you don’t want to make the decision of getting a dog lightly. Prepare properly by reading part one on this topic and by making sure to do the following: Establish House Rules Decide before your dog even enters your home where (s)he will be allowed to be, where (s)he will sleep and eat, etc. Review your house rules with the other members of your household, so they can enforce your rules for you when you aren’t around. For example, if you don’t want your new dog to be allowed on your leather couch or in your bedroom but your...

  Bringing a new dog, puppy or adult, into your household is not a decision to make lightly. There are a number of things that you’ll need to consider, establish, and prepare beforehand in order to ensure a happy, healthy life with your new pet. Prepare to bring your new dog home by making sure to do the following: Talk To Your Household Whether you live with your spouse and children or with four unrelated roommates, it’s important to discuss it with everyone else living in your home before you bring home a new dog. Making sure everyone is aware of the change beforehand will allow you to identify any allergy problems in the house as well as how willing...

In some ways, dogs are even better companions than people: they love us unconditionally, they don’t criticize us when we make mistakes, and when we come home after being away, they act as if we literally hung the moon and stars. This doesn’t mean that dogs are low maintenance family members, however. There are a lot of health issues that can strike dogs without warning, so pet owners have to be proactive. In recent years, chondroitin for dogs has been in the media a lot, but how do you know if it’s right for your dog? Let’s go over the basics. Chondroitin is a natural compound derived from animal cartilage. It’s used in both humans and animals as a treatment...