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The Doctor’s In - Spinal Disk Disease

Dr. Betsy Brevitz tackles common veterinary vexations

Q: “I have a somewhat arthritic 12-year-old Beagle, and when he started dragging a hind leg, I didn’t think too much of it. But the vet was very concerned about a spinal disk problem, and wanted him to have a myelogram right away. Are disk problems common in dogs? How serious are they?” more

Sad Statistic: Canadians spend more time surfing the web than playing with their pets

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Pregnancy, Babies, and the Family Dog

Who says babies and dogs don’t mix? A behaviourist-trainer-vet’s account of preparing her Pit Bull for an infant’s imminent arrival while reassuring her mother of her sanity.

“So what are your plans for re-homing Charlotte before Jake is born? Just wondering. Love Mom.” Charlotte is my 11-year-old Pit Bull, whom I adopted as a young pup. She’s a delightful dog provided you are not of the canine species, and has been a wonderful companion. But in the presence of any unknown dog she is true to her breed: a major hassle for even the skilled handler and a frightening canine psychopath to the lay observer. more

Protect Your Dog's Mind from the effects of aging

Wizard, my 12-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, was showing behaviour changes. Sometimes he seemed to forget what he was supposed to do when given familiar commands. more

Best Breeds for Allergy Sufferers

The American Kennel Club’s Lisa Peterson gives us the low down on the dealing with allergies to dogs.

While no dog is 100 percent hypoallergenic, there are many breeds with consistent and predictable coats that the AKC suggests for allergy sufferers. These breeds have non-shedding coats, which produce less dander. It’s actually the skin dander attached to pet hair that causes most pet allergies in humans. more

D.I.Y. Eat

Make your own healthy dog treats

Grains are a hardy source of energy for your dog, but fillers such as refined wheat, corn, cereal, and rice grains can lead to obesity, diabetes, and allergic reactions. Oats are an excellent easily-digested alternative that provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Dogs are rarely allergic to oats.

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Probiotics

The Buzz on Bugs

Beneficial bacteria can out-compete some of the bad bacteria.

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D.I.Y. Eat

Make your own healthy summer treats

Keep your pups cool with these frozen treats! more

The Cancer Diet for Dogs

Fighting Back with Food

Cancer. It’s about the scariest word a pet owner can hear. There are many different types of cancers. Some cancers will have tumours and others are cancers of the blood that do not have visible growths. Not all tumours are malignant; some are benign and are simply a tumour that can be surgically removed and your dog will recover fully. Other types of cancer are more insidious and cannot easily be treated. Fortunately, there are now treatment options for most canine cancers and those treatments are improving all the time. Thirty years ago, we never would have considered that a dog could survive a cancer diagnosis. Now, we are faced with the challenges of supporting a dog both during and after treatment. more
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