We cycle the food of our dogs and recommend that most families do the same, providing there’s no veterinary reason not to. Food rotation...

As 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...

Puppies are often in contact with the ground, have sensitive skin, and don’t have fully developed immune systems. For some, this can be a...

Female puppies can exhibit a clear or creamy vaginal discharge or have sticky or dirty hair around their vulva. You may notice them...

An umbilical hernia is an opening in the muscle under the skin where the umbilical cord was. We breed no dogs known or suspected to have...

Puppies are like kids, they can get several conditions that need attention but aren’t anything to panic over. One of those is UTIs. UTIs...

It’s not unusual for growing puppies to have low-grade (1 or 2 on a scale of 6) murmurs. Most puppy murmurs are innocent and not...

We support the recommendation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) that “due to the varied incidence and severity of...

A good breeder will start teaching your puppy to have fun and positive interactions with a veterinarian, and also to tolerate restraint....

Bloat is an immediate medical emergency for a dog. A dog with bloat will first show signs after eating or drinking, which will cause...

You’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...

The cost of veterinary care is approaching the cost of human health care—it can get expensive. Unless you are prepared to spend several...

Minor illnesses and injuries can be cared for at home. Whenever in doubt, call your vet. Temperature One of the first things a vet will...

Getting a new puppy is one of the most exciting things that can happen to your family. You'll want to work with your veterinarian to...

Your veterinarian is one of your most important partners in the health and care of your dog. If you don’t already have a veterinarian,...

All puppies are born with internal parasites. Parasites are actually part of a dog's natural flora. The problem arises when they become...

Dogs that have ear flaps that cover their ear canals often need a little extra ear care to prevent ear infections. Ear cleaning should be...