How to Care for a Sick Dog
Caring for a sick dog can be stressful. We are deeply connected with our dogs and an illness or injury can be stressful for both you and...
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jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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....
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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,...
jikhalsa
- 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...
jikhalsa
- 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...