These awesome videos are originally the find of Mel from No Dog About It. I am happy to include them here also, because I feel there is still a shortage of good visual references of dog body language.Do you see anything familiar? Have you learned something n...
Saturday, 30 March 2013
by Dino DoganThe Issue of Indoctrination In this article I will lay out the 3 primary (most popular) schools of thought, explain the pros and cons of each, and talk about that old and very human tendency to follow.There are three main schools of thought when it comes to dog training.The (William R.) Koehler method, or as it’s commonly referred to “yank and crank” training method.The Positive Training method popularized by Ian Dunbar, Karen Pryor,...
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Where do you think the future of vaccines might be going? Using vaccines based on actual infectious agents is logical and has been working for our dogs for a long time, though there are risks associated with it, like with everything foreign introduced into a body.Could a vaccine be created without the use of the actual viruses or bacteria?The future might belong to DNA vaccines.DNA vaccines are not a new idea, but remain a controversial one. So why...
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Written and reviewed by John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, PhDand Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS Bites and puncture wounds can both lead to abscesses.Puncture wounds can be caused by fights with another animal, stepping on a nail or other sharp object, or even running into a broken branch or stick. These problems are most common in dogs that roam free outside.Unlike simple lacerations or abrasions, bites and punctures tend to carry material into the wound,...
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Remember the Spelling Bee? Big words are easier to tackle when you understand how they're put together. Veterinary terms are composed in the same way. Just like with other words, the main parts of a veterinary term are a prefix, a root, and a suffix. The difference is that they typically come more directly from Greek or Latin.A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word to modify its meaning by providing additional information. It usually indicates...
I always thought that a UTI (urinary tract infection) would scream it's presence loud and clear.Frequent urination, but usually small amounts at the time, difficulty urinating, urine dribbling, urinary accidents, smelly urine, maybe some blood in it ... you know, what you picture when you're thinking about a UTI.As it turns out, a UTI doesn't have to come screaming with any of those.Firstly, there are things that can cloud the issue, such as if your...
Sunday, 24 March 2013
Check out this lovely girl at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!Amelia is ready for an active family. She's a sweet young Aussie with a bright personality. Social and smart...she's up for most anything! Amelia.is house trained, spayed and up-to-date with routine shots.Want more info on Amelia? Call Mary's Dogs: 603.370.7750 or send along an email: marysdogsrescue@gmail.comReady to bring Amelia home? Tell us about yourself and your interest in...
Saturday, 23 March 2013
I remember a discussion we had on twitter, about stinky vacuum cleaners. It seems, that no matter what brand you have, it will get stinky sooner or later.I am not completely sure whether this is just a problem of households with dogs.But we get haunted by the stinky vacuum.I've gone through a several, different kinds. Some designed specifically for homes with pets, some designed with fancy filters. The only kind I haven't tried yet is those with...
by Dino Dogan Dog professionals are unable to relate certain type of information to their clientsNot because they (dog professionals) don’t want to but because they can’t. And not because they don’t know it but because they don’t see it.In PART ONE I have likened it to asking fish how it breathes under water.The fish don’t know, it just doesImage Political Forum/Canadian EyeDog professionals are unaware of the very important skillset that they possessWhen...
Thursday, 21 March 2013
One of the troubles with cancer in dogs is that when you see the signs, it's typically already quite advanced. Like any other disease, the sooner you identify and address the problem, the better for the outcome.Many serious diseases can be detected early during regular wellness exams and routine testing. When you suspect a problem, urinalysis or blood testing will often tell you what you're looking at. With cancer, not so much.We are not at the point...
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
by Dr. Robert Foley, DVMAs a sad reminder of the dangers and reality of leptospirosis, we had two cases of acute renal failure in otherwise healthy young dogs. One of these dog’s kidneys completely shut down and would not respond to treatment. She was euthanized humanely. The other dog, I am pleased to report has responded, and is now home and expected to make a full recovery.This post is dedicated to Sandy, our unfortunate patient who died...
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Remember the Spelling Bee? Big words are easier to tackle when you understand how they're put together. Veterinary terms are composed in the same way. Just like with other words, the main parts of a veterinary term are a prefix, a root, and a suffix. The difference is that they typically come more directly from Greek or Latin.A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word to modify its meaning by providing additional information. It usually indicates...
Monday, 18 March 2013
by Jenny MacKayIt was the evening of Monday, October 24 2011, when my husband, Mike, and I first heard the term IMHA. We searched the internet for everything we could find and what we learned filled our hearts with fear... but we hoped for the best. This is the story of Pete's illness and recoveryMike and I adopted Pete, a Basenji Corgi mix, from the BC SPCA Sechelt branch in April 2010. Pete was 10 years old, had serious allergies and eczema...
Sunday, 17 March 2013
Check out this irresistible girl at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!Rosie is a sweet lab mix. Her brother has his home and now she is waiting for hers. She is a typical puppy...full of energy and love. She says, "Throw me a bone, teach me to be a good girl and give me lots of treats when I am! Then I will be your best friend forever!!!" Want more info on Rosie? Call Mary's Dogs: 603.370.7750 or send along an email: marysdogsrescue@gmail.comReady...
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