By Sue Nielsen, MD During a session with a local animal communicator, she hinted that Rico, my 4lb Long-haired Chihuahua, had some tension in his neck and might benefit from a massage. We were referred to Jenifer Funk, the owner of Abundant Life Massage. I was happy to discover many pet parents bring their dogs […]
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Sauce for a Cause
Jeff Schmitt started life surrounded by animals. His parents had so many pets in the house, he often felt that he was just another one in the litter. This early bond with companion animals planted a seed that would later blossom into a full-fledged business with profits to benefit animals. Decades later with a little […]
Planning Ahead for An Emergency
Breed Profile: Great Dane
Known as the “Apollo of all dogs,” Great Danes are a very old breed dating back to the ancient Egyptians and Chinese. Drawings of dogs resembling the Great Dane appear on Egyptian monuments and currency from 3000 B.C., and descriptions a similar dog can be found in Chinese literature from 1121 B.C. With their huge […]
Rescued! Day One in Foster
When 263 dogs were discovered in Venice living in deplorable conditions, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department Animal Services accomplished what seemed impossible. Within 3 days, local rescue groups had relocated all of the dogs. Groomers shaved long neglected locks and furs, veterinarians evaluated and provided medical care, and rescue groups lavished love and attention on […]
Managing Canine Epilepsy
Unlike arthritis or loss of hearing or sight in your dog, the manifestation of epilepsy or a seizure arrives like a tsunami. In most cases, there is no warning and you and your dog are suddenly placed in a terrifying situation. With our dog Kodiak, a Husky-Shepherd mix, we had spent the morning in our […]