jikhalsaJul 2, 2019Food rotation for your dogWe cycle the food of our dogs and recommend that most families do the same, providing there’s no veterinary reason not to. Food rotation...
jikhalsaJun 1, 2019Balancing your puppy's food and weightAs your puppy grows, you will need to increase his food. The best way to know when to increase his food is to run your hands down his...
jikhalsaFeb 21, 2019Toys and chewingWe had initially titled this post “Unwanted Chewing” but chewing is such a natural activity for a dog we didn’t want the title to color...
jikhalsaOct 5, 2018Torsion or bloatBloat is an immediate medical emergency for a dog. A dog with bloat will first show signs after eating or drinking, which will cause...
jikhalsaSep 22, 2018Puppy motion sicknessThe inner ears of puppies aren’t fully developed. If your puppy starts to salivate or even vomit in the car, place the crate as low and...
jikhalsaSep 14, 2018Identifying stress in your dogYou’ll want to learn the signs of stress in your dog so you can support her if she isn’t feeling comfortable. Provide support without...
jikhalsaJul 30, 2018Puppy first aid and minor ailmentsMinor illnesses and injuries can be cared for at home. Whenever in doubt, call your vet. Temperature One of the first things a vet will...
jikhalsaDec 6, 2015Internal parasites (worms)All puppies are born with internal parasites. Parasites are actually part of a dog's natural flora. The problem arises when they become...
jikhalsaSep 13, 2015Ear careDogs that have ear flaps that cover their ear canals often need a little extra ear care to prevent ear infections. Ear cleaning should be...