By Alisha Corsi A dog that keeps fleas away? Sounds like an oxymoron, but it is this unusual myth that made the ancestors of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels so popular with British nobility during the 16th century. Whether the belief is fact or fiction, Cavaliers have graced the laps of many a queen and have […]
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Ask The Trainer: My dog won’t stop barking!
Andy Sands, is a Sarasota area dog trainer with Suncoast Good Citizen Dog. He’s bringing us answers here on Ask The Trainer to frequently asked questions. How can I break my dog of sitting at the window and barking? Dog’s bark. They bark to get your attention. They bark because they’ve heard something and […]
Blood Pressure in Dogs
By, Anne Chauvet, DVM, DACVIM Neurology When you go to your doctor, do you see the blood pressure manometer or your doctor first? When you take your pet to your veterinarian, do you get a blood pressure reading every time? Why is there such a difference and does blood pressure matter in pets? After all, […]
Ask The Trainer – How to introduce a new dog to your home
Your Dog’s Ears: To Pluck or Not to Pluck
Holiday Safety Tips for your pets
Holiday Hazards by Dr. Anne Chauvet of Critical Vet Care The holidays can be a time of joy and family fun, but for the furry members of our clan, they also can present some hazards. For instance, common holiday baking items like yeast dough, raisins and chocolate can be toxic when lapped up by curious […]