Dogs, like humans, require frequent exercise. If your dog does not get enough exercise, he may gain weight, become bored or frustrated, or release pent-up energy in unwanted ways. Keep in mind that each dog has unique requirements. According to Dr. Deborah Linder, director of the Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals in Medford, Massachusetts, your…
Isn’t summer magical? Summer offers a laid-back, cool vibe that feels like freedom, from pleasant evenings spent outside to revitalizing long weekend vacations. Now that summer’s here, it’s time to make the most of those carefree feelings by organizing activities for you and your furry bestie, both small and large. There’s no better time than…
It may be a painful and even devastating experience to lose your pet. Responsible pet caregivers use collars and ID tags to safeguard their pets. Collars and ID tags are not infallible, and dogs and cats can still become separated. Collars can break or come off, placing your pet among the thousands of unidentifiable stray…
As pet parents, we often wonder and question ourselves, “Is my pet sick or in pain?” As our pets become older, this issue is asked more often. Pets are known to conceal their pain, which is great for survival in the wild but not so good for pet parents who want to ensure their pets’…
Poisoning is a pretty scary thing to happen to our pets, and thus, we need to be vigilant of what our pets put inside their mouths as pet owners. This month of March is known as Poison Prevention Month. There are plenty of things that can be poisonous to our pets that you need to…
Is Getting a Dog Good For My Children? Fluffy, hairy furballs are running around, licking your face, drooling on your furniture, making everyone happy. Unfortunately, some parents are afraid of getting a dog because they are concerned with their children’s safety. But did you know that dogs have a positive impact on kids and adults?…
The cold weather is not something that our pets enjoy a lot. Some of them may be fond of playing in the snow, but a lot of them want to stay inside and be cozy and warm. During the cold weather season, pet owners must be mindful of what their pets need other than food…
Dogs are cute but also stubborn and destructive. If you have a dog with violent behavior, you might need help because if not, they will continue to tear your homes apart. Bad dog behavior should not be tolerated, or you will find your home in an irreversible mess. A destructive dog behavior usually comes out…
Meet Olive Oil, she was dropped off at our doorstep by a stranger a few weeks ago and Dr. Niedermiller and the staff here at MVS have taken her in to care for her. When she arrived, her left leg had been badly damaged by (we assume) a bicycle and she was very skinny. After…
A few years ago, I rescued Frank from a shelter. I had previously owned a few seventy-pound dogs, so I was happy to get Frank, who was much smaller. He is so much easier, but his favorite game is tearing up paper bags! If I put toys in the paper bags, he makes a game…
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