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Jul 2, 2019

Food rotation for your dog

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 ...

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Jun 1, 2019

Balancing your puppy's food and weight

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 rib...

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Jun 1, 2019

Puppy pyoderma

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...

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May 19, 2019

Puppy vaginitis

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

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Apr 14, 2019

Puppy umbilical hernias

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 ...

Puppy urinary tract infections and bladder stones

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Mar 11, 2019

Puppy urinary tract infections and bladder stones

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 ...

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Jan 2, 2019

Puppy heart murmurs

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 indicati...

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Dec 1, 2018

When 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 d...

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Oct 9, 2018

Teaching your dog to love the vet

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

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Oct 5, 2018

Torsion or bloat

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

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Sep 14, 2018

Identifying stress in your dog

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 cod...

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Aug 10, 2018

Handling veterinary costs

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

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Jul 30, 2018

Puppy first aid and minor ailments

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 a...

Puppy vaccination and vet visit schedule

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Jul 11, 2018

Puppy vaccination and vet visit schedule

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 ensu...

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Jul 1, 2018

Selecting a veterinarian

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, on...

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Dec 6, 2015

Internal 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 o...

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Sep 13, 2015

Ear care

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...

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