Selecting the right boarding facility for your dog

For many of us, dogs are kids . . . so selecting a place to care for them when we travel is a big decision. First impressions are lasting. But a clean, temperature controlled, well-ventilated and bright place, with friendly and knowledgeable staff is just basic. Beyond that there is [...]

2024-09-13T13:13:38-05:00

Running with the pack . . . Hot Spots

Spring / Summer is finally here and with the season comes fun in the sun and the pool, warm temps, and humidity. This is a perfect breeding ground for acute, moist dermatitis, commonly known as hot spots. So what are hot spots? They are bacterial skin infections that grow at an [...]

2024-09-13T13:38:06-05:00

What happens when you die . . . Who gets the Dog?

A local business and non-profit team up with a plan designed to provide you the security of knowing that your dog(s) will be cared for should you precede them in death. Top Dog Foundation, a 501©(3) non profit providing a “Second Act” for “elderpups”, and Top Dog Country Club, a [...]

2024-10-28T13:50:50-05:00

Grain Free Diets and Dilated Cardiomyopathy

There is a lot of hubbub in the dog food industry regarding grain-free diets. Some are claiming that a grain-free diet causes a taurine deficiency and leads to dilated cardiomyopathy. Not so fast. Let’s look at the facts. There has been an increase in dilated cardiomyopathy in some dog [...]

2024-10-28T13:52:12-05:00

A Dog’s Diet

When it comes to dog food, what’s best . . . Kibble, Fresh Cooked, Raw . . . What about Grain free? Dogs count on us to provide them with great nutrition so selecting a food that will add to their health and longevity is important. From my 38 [...]

2024-10-28T13:52:35-05:00
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