With the exception of ToeGrips® dog nail grips, the products on the market which address traction-related mobility issues for dogs have one claim to fame—adding friction to the dog’s paws or pads. Adding “paw friction” seems logical, right? In theory, it should reduce slipping. And to some extent, it does. But here’s the thing: for our […]
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Compensatory Injury in Dogs: When One Pain Leads to Another
Is your dog limping? Not only is a limping dog living with pain, but he or she is more likely to suffer from a compensatory injury. The best way to describe a compensatory injury is by sharing my own story of an adventure that ended in pain–and gave me new found appreciation for compensatory injury in […]
7 Tips To Keep Your Aging Dog’s Mind Fit
Spleen Cancer in Dogs: My Miracle McGuire’s Story
Should I Brush My Dog’s Teeth? 7 Toothbrushing Tips and a Helpful How-To Video for Brushing Your Dog’s Pearly Whites
Meet Zeppo the toothbrushing dog! (Watch the video.) Should I Brush My Dog’s Teeth? 7 Tips and a Helpful How-to Video By Wayne Lilley and Zeppo, a dog who learned to love toothbrushing “Should I brush my dog’s teeth?” If you’re debating whether a toothbrushing regimen is important (or even necessary) for your dog, please […]
