From The Association of Professional Dog Trainers Holiday times can be joyful or a source of stress for all of us, and that goes for your dogs, too! With some advanced planning and a little training, you can make things more festive and fun for Fido and less stressful for you! Things to Keep in Mind Throughout the Holiday Seasons …
Bloat – Myths and Decreasing Risk
By Debra Manfield, Owner What should seem obvious by now is that I am a huge promoter of raw food diets for dogs and cats. I like to use the term “species appropriate” when discussing raw because it is minimally processed, unlike dry kibble. Witness our recent pet of the month winner, Blu, racked with bouts of intestinal disorders until …
In Remembrance of Vicktory Dog Lucas
For those of you not familiar with the term “Vicktory Dogs,” it’s in reference to the rescued dogs from the notorious case of Michael Vick’s fighting dog operation. Lucas, the only dog the courts deemed unadoptable, was to live out his life in the care of Best Friends. Ironically, Lucas was the most social and well-behaved of all the dogs …
Heatstroke, a Painful Death
If you think you are hot in the summer months, try wearing your winter jacket outside and see what it’s like for your pets. Overheating can cause your dog an agonizing death within minutes – yet it’s entirely avoidable. Please read Dr. Becker’s great informative article about heat exposure and how our pets are affected. Click for Article.
Should I Feed My Senior Pet a Senior Food?
By Debra Manfield, Owner That depends. Is your pet overweight? Does your pet have problems with fats? Is your pet sedentary? Constipated? Does your pet suffer from arthritis? Some of you may think that if you answer yes to the questions above, then the answer would be yes! With a few exceptions, that would be incorrect. All the issues I’ve listed above …
Precautions of Feeding Raw Bones
By Debra Manfield, Owner Despite the precautions outlined below, bones can become an important part of your dog’s diet. When fed responsibly, they can help with their dental, diet and mental health. Supervise your pet when feeding raw bones and manage your pack if you have a multi-dog household. Bones are high value resource and fights can break out. NEVER …