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How To Alleviate Your Dog's Arthritis Pain In The Winter
Humans with arthritis will tell they are in more pain in the cold and wet days than they are in the summer. If your big dog or aging dog has arthritis, he will also be suffering more joint pain in the cold days of winter than he does in the summer.
Weekend Warrior' Injuries Plague Big Dogs
Slim Doggy shared a fantastic post about whether your dog is a “weekend warrior” and if so, is he or she prone to injuries? As with humans, exercising in vigorous bursts only on the weekend, or one or two days...
Ask The Vet: Caring For Big Dogs (Part 2)
Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM from the Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic in Ohio spoke with me about some of the health issues that face big and giant dog breeds. We discussed how to properly care for your giant breed dog from...
Protect Your Dog In The Winter Months
In many areas of the country, winter has been rather easy. In other areas, winter has settled in and has brought with it cold, blowing snow, ice, bitter winds and frigid temperatures. Chances are you aren’t leaving your house until...
Gift Ideas For Your Dog
Do you buy gifts for your big dog for his or her birthday or Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year’s or even Groundhog Day? Admit it, you probably do! If you’re stumped on what to buy your dog for his or...
Caring For Your Aging Dog: 5 Tips
As our pets age they need special care, perhaps a special diet and they definitely need a place on which to lie their aching bones to help them get restorative sleep without adding undue pain to their joints. We know...