Pets and Their People, an excellent and trusted resource for people with pets, Recently published this article, Do Pets Experience Emotional Trauma? Written by my friend Judy Luther of www.UnderstandingDogs.us, the article addresses how pets can develop Stockholm Syndrome, just as people can when they
This post from the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) discusses a study on Cannabidiol products for dogs.
Don discusses the importance of understanding how your dog communicates and lists several of his favorite books, articles, videos, and online resources.
Don discusses how to keep your pet safe and happy during the flashes and booms of fireworks.
If you have just added a puppy to a household with an existing dog or are contemplating doing so, I recommend you read this article published in Pets and Their People – A New Puppy Affects the Existing Dog(s) in Your Household – Here’s What
In this article, Don describes the benefits of keeping a daily behavioral journal for a dog experiencing behavioral issues such as anxiety, aggression, and reactivity. Such a journal can help determine what triggers this behavior. Also, by keeping such a record, you will see the
This post discusses canine or kennel cough, also known as Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC). It describes symptoms and recommends what to do if you believe your dog may have this disorder. It also suggests how to minimize the chances of your dog getting
This post will take you to an excellent handout The Pet Professional Guild produced which describes how to intervene if your dog is attacked.
This is a shared blog post from veterinarian Dr. Jean Dodds of Hemopet addressing recent social media posts suggesting that the Rabies virus does not exist. Her post corrects that dangerous and misguided claim. Rabies exists, and it is deadly.
Don discusses the FDA’s announcement of December 23, 2022, indicating that the FDA found NO EVIDENCE to suggest that grain-free food contributes to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). He reviews the chronology of the investigation, including the criticism made against the FDA and the veterinarians behind the
