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...
jikhalsaJun 1, 2019Puppy pyodermaPuppies are often in contact with the ground, have sensitive skin, and don’t have fully developed immune systems. For some, this can be a...
jikhalsaMay 19, 2019Puppy vaginitisFemale puppies can exhibit a clear or creamy vaginal discharge or have sticky or dirty hair around their vulva. You may notice them...
jikhalsaApr 14, 2019Puppy umbilical herniasAn 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...
jikhalsaMar 11, 2019Puppy urinary tract infections and bladder stonesPuppies are like kids, they can get several conditions that need attention but aren’t anything to panic over. One of those is UTIs. UTIs...
jikhalsaJan 2, 2019Puppy heart murmursIt’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...
jikhalsaDec 1, 2018When should I spay or neuter my dog?We support the recommendation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) that “due to the varied incidence and severity of...
jikhalsaOct 9, 2018Teaching your dog to love the vetA good breeder will start teaching your puppy to have fun and positive interactions with a veterinarian, and also to tolerate restraint....
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 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...
jikhalsaAug 10, 2018Handling veterinary costsThe cost of veterinary care is approaching the cost of human health care—it can get expensive. Unless you are prepared to spend several...
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...
jikhalsaJul 11, 2018Puppy vaccination and vet visit scheduleGetting 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...
jikhalsaJul 1, 2018Selecting a veterinarianYour veterinarian is one of your most important partners in the health and care of your dog. If you don’t already have a veterinarian,...
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...