Your dog won’t take pills? As I pried my dog’s jaws open to give him his medicine, I realized that, as a vet, prescribing the appropriate medication for your dog is only half of the battle! What about YOU– standing ready, holding a pill, looking at your dog while your dog looks back at you, […]
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Make Way for National Pet Travel Safety Day!
National Pet Travel Safety Day is recognized each year on January 2. From running errands around town to going on long road trips, more and more dog owners are bringing their loyal companions along with them in the car. National Pet Travel Safety Day: Bringing awareness to safe pet travel Most of the time, these excursions are […]
Holiday Foods You Should Hide From Your Dog
Holiday Foods Dogs Should Never Eat The holidays are a festive time of year that should be fun for the whole family. But, many of the delicious foods we look forward to enjoying are dangerous and potentially deadly to our dogs. To keep our canine companions safe this holiday season, Team ToeGrips has put together […]
10 Tips to Caring for an Aging Dog: Because Your Dog’s #1 in Your Heart
What does healthy aging look like for your dog? How can proactive dog parents advocate for their faithful companions through every stage of life—from rowdy puppy days through the slower senior years? As an integrative veterinarian, I’m a proponent of the team approach to caring for your dog’s whole health–your dog’s mind, body, and spirit. […]