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We had to put one of our cats to sleep. I said to the vet that this has to be the worst part of her job. She said (parap...
06/20/2025

We had to put one of our cats to sleep. I said to the vet that this has to be the worst part of her job. She said (paraphrased) no, the worst part of her job was sending pets home to die slowly.

Missy was hungry but didn’t trust the food to not make her sick. She felt nauseous in spite of antiemetics, fluids and special foods, because her kidneys were bad. It was time.

Another potential reason to delay spaying/neutering. This also lends toward changing the way these surgeries are done. h...
12/18/2024

Another potential reason to delay spaying/neutering. This also lends toward changing the way these surgeries are done.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Xhq3tfh9X7yNb3n5/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Remember no one is arguing the need for sterilization, it's the surgical technique that should be reevaluated. Hysterectomy and vasectomy achieve the same goal but leave important hormones intact according to science.

"The association between gonadectomy and timing of gonadectomy, and the risk of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract
Objective - To determine if gonadectomy in dogs is associated with the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease (CrCLD) and to quantify the magnitude of the association.

Study design - Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sample population - Comparative studies with gonadectomized and entire dogs, with CrCLD as an outcome measure.

Methods - A systematic search of the primary and gray literature was performed. The effect size of the outcome measure was defined as the OR and 95% CI. Subgroup analysis was performed with s*x, breed, and age at gonadectomy. A pooled OR (95% CI) was generated from meta-analysis of relevant studies. Certainty in the body of evidence was rated with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework.

Results - The literature search yielded 1398 results and 24 relevant studies were included for synthesis. Gonadectomized female (pooled OR = 2.293, 95% CI = 1.768–2.945) and male (pooled OR = 2.117, 95% CI = 1.665–2.691) dogs were both at increased odds of developing CrCLD in comparison with entire female and male dogs, respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that gonadectomy at 1 year or less was consistently associated with an increase in odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes. Overall certainty in the evidence was rated as moderate. All included studies were observational and no controlled trials were available.

Conclusion - In data with moderate certainty, gonadectomy is associated with increased odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes, particularly in dogs gonadectomized at 1 year of age or less.

Clinical significance - This study provides an estimate of the true effect size of gonadectomy on the odds of developing CrCLD, which may be useful for clinical decision making surrounding gonadectomy and the timing of gonadectomy."

10/23/2024

Rocky and I spent the weekend at a scent trial. We ended up getting 8 of the 11 runs. I’m so proud of this run. He really worked to find the exact spot of the scent.

10/03/2024

This boy was anxious about people, dogs, traffic, being held still, and public spaces.

We went to the vet the other day, and he walked into the building without looking back. I was pretty sad, but maybe I have helped him become a calm and happy dog.

💜💜💜

Rocky completing his Level 2 Scent Title.

07/24/2024

I just saw a video of an elite athlete abusing a horse in the name of dressage.

I love dressage. I’ve ridden dressage.

I completely am against any abuse in any animal sport. If riders can’t win without abuse, there’s something very wrong with that sport.

Those that have been caught have said it’s ‘not like me’ or ‘not who I am.’ If there are more videos out there like these, then they need to be turned over to governing authorities.

Please don’t let anyone abuse your animal in the name of training.

This is a cool video! It’s about dogs’ sight and smell. Their smell pathways in their brains actually get very close to ...
07/13/2024

This is a cool video! It’s about dogs’ sight and smell. Their smell pathways in their brains actually get very close to and possibly overlap with their sight. They may actually see smells!

Apps claim to show you the colors dogs see – but where does that information come from?WELCOME TO HOWTOWN! Our small but mighty team of two (Joss Fong and Ad...

07/08/2024

I was told that behaviorists are now saying that “happy visits” to the vet are no longer recommended. (Visiting just for the dog to be in the building and get treats and/or positive attention.) The reason is that stress hormones are released.

I do not agree with this recommendation.

In our lives there is good stress and bad stress. Good stress can be getting a new job, anything related to having children, getting married, going on vacation, etc. Bad stress could be someone you care about dying, losing a job, failing a test, etc.

We have to learn how to handle stress in our lives, or we just crumble when stress comes.

Dogs learn dog sports and they’re good activities for them to do. I guarantee you that my dog was petrified of the dog walk, the teeter, and the A frame. Once he figured them out, he’d rather do those than the jumps!

So I will continue to recommend happy visits to the vet.

07/08/2024

Have a dog who can’t handle the 4th of July? Start desensitizing now for the next 4th.

Same with thunderstorms. Start desensitization when it’s nice out.

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07/05/2024

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