Dogs | Wellness

Annual Physical Examination
ANNUAL EXAMS It’s that time of year again. Time to take your dog to the veterinarian for his annual examination.... view

Canine Vaccine Recommendations
GUIDELINES Vaccinations (immunizations, "shots") have saved the lives of millions of dogs. Before the days of effective vaccines, dogs routinely... view

Exercising Your Dog
DAILY EXERCISE RECOMMENDED Exercise is as important for your dog as it is for you. Young dogs and healthy adults... view

Feeding Your Adult Dog
WHAT SHOULD YOU FEED? Your dog knows that what’s on your plate is infinitely better than what he’s eating at... view

Gastrointestinal Parasites
WORMS Most people are aware that their pets have worms, but just what are these worms, where do they get... view

Grooming Your Dog
A GUIDE TO GROOMING Although it's often overlooked, grooming is an important part of your dog’s health program. Routine brushing... view

Heartworm Prevention Guidelines
GUIDELINES Canine heartworm disease is a serious parasitic disease caused by a long, thin worm that lives in the blood... view

How To Control And Prevent Fleas on Your Dog
UNDERSTANDING THE FLEA For millions of pets and people, the tiny flea is a remorseless enemy. The flea is a... view

How To Remove And Prevent Ticks In Your Dog
TREATMENT AND PREVENTION Ticks, as with fleas, are irritating little insects that prey on dogs. Their goal in life is... view

Labor And Delivery In Dogs
BE PREPARED Giving birth can be a frightening, confusing and painful experience for both the dog and the owner. Knowing... view

Methods Of Identification
3 WAYS TO ID YOUR DOG In 1997, a Lhasa apso named Lukee bolted from his yard in Los Angeles.... view

Microchipping For Your Dog's Safety
OVERVIEW Microchips are fast becoming a popular method for permanent identification of pets. The chips are considered reliable and an... view

Obesity In Dogs
OVERVIEW Obesity is defined as the excessive accumulation of body fat. Between 25 and 40 percent of dogs are considered... view

Pregnancy In Dogs
OVERVIEW Pregnancy is the period of gestation when the young are developing in the mother’s uterus. Normal gestation in dogs... view

Puppy Vaccine Recommendations
CANINE VACCINES All dogs should be vaccinated. Even if you’re adopting a dog and think he’s probably had his shots,... view

The Importance Of A Recheck Examination
THE RECHECK EXAM Delaying or not having a recheck exam can hurt your dog. A recheck examination is an appointment... view