Grady is currently in a foster home for Vintage Paws. He is between 8-10 years old, and he is mostly Yorkshire Terrier. At about 12 lbs, his foster mom says, “he loves everyone – not a mean bone in his body.” Grady will not jump on furniture, but if you lift him into your lap […]
Sarasota Dog News
Medicine for Pets – the new, the old, the ugly and the truth
By Anne Chauvet, DVM, DACVIM Neurology Apoquel is irking veterinarians and pet owners and it is not because it does not work. On the contrary, the “miracle” drug is nothing short of a God send for itchy dogs. Unfortunately the company manufacturing Apoquel, Zoetis, cannot keep up with the demand. Who wants their dog to […]
Training Tuesday: Communicating with your Dog
Communicating with your Dog: Stop Talking by Andy Sands, Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant Let’s Talk Welcome back to Training Tuesday, Suncoast! For the last several weeks we have been discussing the most effective ways to communicate with your dog. It all started with a request to stop talking. The most effective methods of […]
Canine Cuisine – Healthy Diet for Healthy Dogs
Training Tuesday – Communicating with your Dog
Communicating with your Dog: Stop Talking by Andy Sands, Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant Body Language is Worth a Thousand Words Hello Suncoast! The weeks just fly by don’t they? It’s already Training Tuesday again. On this latest journey we have been discussing the most effective ways to communicate with your dog. Things like […]
Spotting Neurological Problems in Pets
By Anne Chauvet, DVM DACVIM Neurology The world of veterinary medicine is rapidly growing and specialists now are readily available. I am one of approximately 250 diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) in Neurology. Most pet owners do not even know that this specialty exists despite our growing popularity in the […]