Through the kindness of animal lovers, clinics and the company PetsMart, a dog found in Pocomoke during Hurricane Irene was saved from a painful death. The story of Hurricane, the dog’s new name, was shared by Lori Gardner, president of the Wags & Wishes Animal Rescue, a small, family-run dog adoption organization in Cambridge. Since …
Tag Archive: dog health
Sep
21
The Dog Daily: Preventing Canine Strains and Sprains
The Dog Daily: Safety Preventing Canine Strains and Sprains By Margaret H. Bonham for The Dog Daily You’ve seen athletes stretch and warm up before an event. You’ve been told in fitness classes that you should stretch and warm up before any workout. It stands to reason that dogs need to warm up too …
Sep
19
The Dog Daily: Veterinarians Inspire New Dog Foods
The Dog Daily: Formulated Food Veterinarians Inspire New Dog Foods From the Editors of The Dog Daily At least 7.3 million dogs in the United States are 11 years of age or older, according to researchers at University of California, Davis. Since North American and European dogs have an average life span of 12.8 …
Sep
17
The Dog Daily: Family Grocery List Goes to the Dogs
The Dog Daily: Diet Family Grocery List Goes to the Dogs By Elizabeth Wasserman for The Dog Daily According to a recent study published in the journal Agriculture and Human Values, consumers are becoming more aware of what they eat, with health consciousness linked to less illness, greater physical activity and even higher income …
Sep
15
The Dog Daily: What Not to Feed Your Dog
The Dog Daily: Diet What Not to Feed Your Dog By Brad Kloza for The Dog Daily When shopping for dog food, pet food stores offer a wide variety of choices. “There are foods on the market which are very easy and tasty for your dog but don’t provide the highest nutrition,” says Dr. …
Sep
13
The Dog Daily: Food Allergies Can Dog Canines Too
The Dog Daily: Diet Food Allergies Can Dog Canines Too By Elizabeth Wasserman for The Dog Daily The expression “eat like a dog” comes from the canines’ reputation for gulping down meals of all sorts in a matter of seconds. Their indiscriminate palate, however, isn’t helping their health, and veterinarians are noticing a rise …
Sep
09
Exceptional Canine: Reading Your Dog’s Body Language
Reading Your Dog’s Body Language By Stacy Braslau-Schneck for Exceptional Canine As you train and bond with your dog, one of the most important things you should understand is when she’s uncomfortable with the situation she’s in. Many people — even experienced dog owners — are not good at reading subtle signs of discomfort. They …
Sep
08
The Dog Daily: Paw Problem Prevention and Treatment
The Dog Daily: Safety Paw Problem Prevention and Treatment By Kim Ribbink for The Dog Daily Tails are wagging, noses are in overdrive and the local park is abuzz with canine activity. Your furry friend is in its element, charging around like a shopper on a big sale day, bounding through long grass and dirt …
Sep
06
Exceptional Canine: Why Your Dog Needs DHA
Exceptional Canine: Active Dog Why Your Dog Needs DHA By the Editors of Exceptional Canine for Exceptional Canine You already think your puppy is a brainiac. After all, without even telling her, she knows when you’ve had a bad day at the office. She intuitively understands when you could use a good cuddle. And …
Sep
05
The Dog Daily: Dogs that Overdo It
The Dog Daily: Safety Dogs that Overdo It By Kim Boatman for The Dog Daily If your dog is a sled dog racing over icy terrain, a weekend warrior chasing balls, or any other kind of canine athlete, there’s a chance that your pal will overdo it. Since now more than ever we include …
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