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 provides them with v...

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 ribs every day. You wan...

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 recipe for a puppy ...

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

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 a genetic predisposi...

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 are common in puppie...

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 indicative of disease and si...

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

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

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

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 coddling her. You want ...

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

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 ask in most cases if ...

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 ensure you have a health...

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, one of your best resou...

All puppies are born with internal parasites. Parasites are actually part of a dog's natural flora. The problem arises when they become out of balance with t...

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 done weekly, twice ...