Crafted Health

09/04/2025

https://blog.lifesabundance.com/post/2025/08/26/your-dog-s-nose-is-dry-what-does-it-mean.aspx?realname=20097104&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=article2-dry-dog-nose&utm_content=article2-dry-dog-nose&utm_campaign=rep-newsletter-09-25

Your dog's nose is dry—is this a health warning or a harmless quirk? Get the facts and learn what it says about your pup's health. Click to read more.

07/28/2025

Check this out before heading to the beach in hot weather. ;-)

Make your dog's beach day safe and fun with this complete guide to packing essentials, heat protection, and post-beach cleanup tips.

12/06/2024

Dogs suffering from chronic pain often experience frustration and anxiety because they often have difficulty in accessing their daily needs (Dermirtas et al. 2023).

Chronic pain is known to negatively affect the mood and reduce the capacity for pleasure in individuals by inducing maladaptive cognition such as pain catastrophizing
and negative emotions. Bidirectional relation­ships between depression and chronic pain are well documented in humans.

To learn more about how you can adapt your dog's home environment to better able them to access the resources they require, head over to our Home Adaptations page on our website:

https://caninearthritis.co.uk/managing-arthritis/home-environment-adaptations/

Demirtas, A., Atilgan, D., Saral, B., Isparta, S., Ozturk, H., Ozvardar, T., & Demirbas, Y. S. (2023). Dog owners’ recognition of pain-related behavioral changes in their dogs. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 62, 39–46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2023.02.006

12/06/2024

https://happyhealthydog.org/2024/12/05/traumatized-dogs-need-empathy-not-toxic-labels/?fbclid=IwY2xjawG_IidleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVykZHciwJITpvywXhTQFbCRrYkIXbkDtpPazuk3iBok7cdB2rofGAY4FQ_aem_qpSbvC7ewiAMXq6j_qpNOQ

By Dr. Laura Donaldson, PhD, CDBC, KPA CTP. “Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It is simply listening, holding space, withholding judgement, emotionally connecting, a

11/10/2024

https://ethology.eu/16-things-you-should-stop-doing-in-order-to-be-happy-with-your-dog/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGd1z1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHV0HUbg-q5BXjCmSj08oZbToVrS9s60NTPoaKl-ZzdksNNmRmKpUdE8SrQ_aem_XCeNYyzBCscx_QRgYSWrDA

16 things you should stop doing in order to make life with your dog happier. Difficult? Not at all. You can begin as soon as you finish reading this.

10/05/2024

https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2018/07/what-is-desensitization-and-counter.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawFuTQNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRsVkibOK-0i_ziyLA7_pIbj8WCR6mUjJR2mPTxSNt4h0mbuDdgJTql8aw_aem_Id13PArSuUNbkaLifKmVIg

A user-friendly guide to desensitization and counter-conditioning for fearful dogs.

09/17/2024

https://etologi.dk/the-so-called-predatory-aggression/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFWeBBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcaNMGQX17v7FQ-3yhc13Fx_zz4NegW0VGepJZhgRRlZc1wxZPeFZtrycg_aem_f9Q4YtsF0RMKh6eDJj6azA

Human-Animal Science

09/12/2024

"I think 10 meters is far enough away" ❌
Your dog is the one who determines the distance, we can't✅
You may have found the perfect area because triggers are available... yet your dog is still struggling.
You are too close.

Reactivity is a tricky beast and we really need to respect the emotional turmoil bubbling underneath...and those emotions simply won't change if you are too close when you begin working with them.
There is a time to challenge distance, ...but again, your dog will let you know when they are ready. There are videos in the comments which can hep if you are new to a reactive dog (as there can be a lot to learn).
You CAN make a big difference with reactivity. ✅

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09/08/2024

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The Connection Between a Dog’s Health and Behaviour

For years, we've often viewed our dog’s medical and behavioural issues as separate matters. If our dogs showed signs of physical distress, such as lethargy, altered eating habits, or unexplained discomfort, we would rush them to the vet. On the other hand, when faced with behavioural problems like excessive barking, destructive tendencies, or sudden aggression, we often attribute these to training issues. However, a growing body of research has shed light on the undeniable connection between a dog's health and their behaviour. It is now widely accepted that a dog’s behaviour can be totally or partially caused by underlying health conditions.

If your dog presents with a new or existing behavioural problem, we recommend arranging a veterinary health check as soon as possible.

08/15/2024

https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2018/08/eight-tips-to-help-fearful-dogs-feel.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawErDJ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXGIuKRHAuQGLmdowZ3AWFQRTGibXnpJkLFpkTid1lFQXn_yBo2z0DvxUA_aem_jtCONdIY7snORMCOKcUaig

The most important things to know if you have a fearful dog.

07/30/2024

https://blog.lifesabundance.com/post/2024/07/19/uti-in-cats-3-tips-every-pet-parent-must-know.aspx?realname=20097104

Learn the signs, symptoms, and prevention tips for UTI in cats. Keep your feline friend healthy and happy. Read now for essential info!

07/08/2024

Dogs can walk on grass. Hot asphalt is painful!