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02/07/2020

It's no secret that use of fireworks is exponentially worse this year (estimates of 700% over normal have been cited). Here are some good reminders and tips from the people at Gunner Kennels. SAFETY FIRST! Don't join the crowds frantically looking for lost dogs on July 5th.
https://pack.gunner.com/keep-dogs-safe/?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJsaXphamFuZWxhbmVAZ21haWwuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiUUdQNE1XIn0%3D

Firework Safety Tips to Keep Dogs Safe | Gunner Kennels

27/06/2020

So many dogs (and birds, and people...) are suffering in this year’s terrible spike in fireworks. Besides these three simple tips to help dogs, I have a fourth one: CALL THE POLUCE (911) anytime you can identify where the fireworks are. Stopping any illegal activity requires citizens to get involved and speak up. Thank you!

Trying up your dog or going to your medicine cabinet for a durg to help your terrified pet around July Fourth are not good ideas. Never do these things.

25/06/2020

I love River, the Bald Eagle who prefers to use her water bowl as a bathtub.

Lifestyles of the Enriched and Famous Posted on June 2, 2020 by efoltin2 We have several permanent animal ambassadors at the Wildlife Medical Clinic. These individuals provide special opportunities for our volunteers and the community to connect with these animals and spread a message of conservatio...

18/06/2020

Here are some good ideas and reminders to help us all (canine and human) when we transition out of sheltering in place. It will happen eventually!

https://www.purina.com/articles/dog/health/tips-separation-anxiety?k=F9E046D9-6AC7-4350-A259-D1C0E4464E2B&utm_campaign=cpr-june&utm_medium=email&utm_source=crm&utm_content=cr-20200618_nl_expert+advice_pt-na_sz-na_vl-na_PPUA_062020_01

Pets received extra love as you worked from home and the kids were out of school. These tips help treat separation anxiety as you transition back to your routine.

16/06/2020

Please read and share this new article with anyone who feeds their dog(s) frozen-then-thawed food.

No, this is not about a Disney Movie. But it IS about freezing. The freezing of dog food, actually. Raw dog food. The number of brands and forms of commercial raw dog foods available to owners has …

22/05/2020

It's one thing to adopt a dog in need of a forever home. It's quite another to import sick animals (or animals not known to be healthy) and endanger the health of the animals who already live here. I hope the AVMA is successful in getting stricter controls and more robust monitoring to ensure the health of all imported dogs.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today announced its strong support of the Healthy Dog Importation Act, aimed at ensuring that dogs entering the United States do not pose a health risk to humans or animals.

04/05/2020

Good, straightforward advice about keeping your dog or cat safe during the pandemic. Written by a DVM and shared from the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association’s FB page.

If pets can get COVID-19, what can you do to keep them protected? Follow this guide for keeping pets safe at home or on walks.

03/05/2020

Patricia McConnell (PhD, Animal Behaviorist, Wisconsinite) is, hands down, one of the smartest “dog people” out there. If you’re looking for great training ideas and advice online, I urge you to check out her blog, The Other End of the Leash. Her books are wonderful, too—from training guides for a variety of situations and challenges to more memoir-type books that have a touch of James Herriot to them.

Learning online has become more important than ever, and that's why I am happy that the Learning Center on my website is chock full of information about a vast range of topics, from training a puppy to heel to preventing separation anxiety. Check out the articles and videos on it, including one near and dear to my heart, with me, Willie, and Tootsie.
https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/learning-center

27/03/2020

Do you have a puppy? My good friend Judit Arroyo-Czachor is leading an online puppy class tomorrow!! Check it out!

21/03/2020

Now is the time for compassion and community.

21/03/2020

Just to make us smile!

19/03/2020

We should, of course, ALWAYS have an emergency plan that includes caring for our pets... but—bows a great time to make a plan or refresh the plans you’ve already made.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there is no evidence that dogs and cats can spread the virus that causes COVID-19. But the CDC does recommend that people with symptoms restrict contact with their pets just like they do with people. Specific guidance for infected indivi...

17/03/2020

The pets are happy we’re all staying home!

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, has made a lifelong commitment to improving the relationship between people and animals.

28/02/2020

How cool—or warm, in this instance!

Sensory ability may help canines track their prey

26/02/2020

Cancer vaccine study out of three of the leading vet schools. Click to learn more! Please share.

The Vaccination Against Canine Cancer Study is the largest clinical trial to date for canine cancer. It will evaluate a strategy for prevention, rather than treatment of dogs with cancer.

13/02/2020

Love this!

Since bringing the nifty little “Stick Library” to his local park, more than 50 dogs have delighted in the stash of sticks.

05/02/2020

Good ad for anyone getting a puppy from any source other than a shelter (and those have a separate set of questions you should get answered).

17/01/2020

Like the AKC, I propose we enforce the animal-protection laws already on the books. (The captioned title on this link threw me for a loop, but it boils down to "Who decides what is best for your pet?")

An anti-ownership proposal that seeks to create court-appointed animal advocates in Florida is on the agenda of the Florida Senate Committee on Agriculture on Tuesday, January 14, at 2:30 p.m.

30/12/2019

Over the years, many breeders, trainers, and owners have said that puppies should not be exercised until the growth plates are closed. I have been asked to rad

23/12/2019

Here’s your cute animal news for the week!

The Franklin Police Department has been collecting toys for children ahead of the holidays for the Santa Foundation.

12/12/2019

Spoiler alert: Don’t take your hedgehog to California.

“Most people consider pets as family members and often bring their pets with them when traveling,” says Dr. Adriana Roman-Muniz, a veterinary medical officer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services. Recently Dr. Roman-M...

26/11/2019

This is one of the best things I’ve ever read (seriously!) about our expectations for puppies. Please read (and reduce your stress).

https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/blog/it-s-a-puppy-not-a-problem?fbclid=IwAR2xHkmHH0Ss5Fm8cT9AXwW0IYkfHqPvzp1tjv-CUmZbhAYvBE-Qxcc4a4E

Left to their own devices, what do puppies like to do?They like to bark, play, run through the house (sometimes with muddy feet), jump on people, put things in their mouths and chew on them, eat tasty foods, explore, sniff things, dig holes in mud and sand and dirt, and a host of other things that I...

22/11/2019

Blastomycosis is a fungal infection that starts in the lungs, “blasto” eventually spreads via the bloodstream or the lymphatic system.

09/11/2019

Amazing!! I'm tempted to try this!

"I just imagine how much deeper the bond will be."

15/10/2019

Here’s some good info I hope you never need, from my trusted friend and musher, Helen Corlew of Prairie Isle Dog Trekking.

List of organizations that give assistance for canine cancer treatment fees

09/10/2019

Interesting! Stress, rather than bacteria, tends to cause UTIs in cats, and males are particularly susceptible.
https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/239633.html

Urinary tract disorders are relatively common in cats, according to Dr. Arnon Gal, a veterinarian who specializes in small animal internal medicine at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana. But unlike urinary tract infections in people, in cats these problems are not us.....

02/10/2019

What a great story! Everyone has something to give to brighten others’ lives!

Martin Agee volunteers for the ASPCA to help calm animals recovering from abuse and neglect.

25/09/2019

US Davis has long been a leader in veterinary medicine. This is great news!

Cancer can be a devastating diagnosis for any pet owner. But now, thanks to new advanced imaging equipment known as the Mini Explorer II, UC Davis veterinarians can diagnose and treat disease earlier, with greater precision. This imaging system—part positron emission tomography (PET) and part comp...

12/09/2019

Heartwarming story—not just about awesome dogs, but about humans being pretty awesome to each other, as well!

A group of service dogs in training took in a performance of Billy Elliot, and charmed the audience and staff

09/09/2019

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/dog-deaths-norway-disease-illness-symptoms-mushrooms-vet-kennel-club-a9097846.html%3famp

‘There’s an epidemic and it’s reached the area where my dog lives and I’m terrified’

31/08/2019

Yaaaaaaay! Three-day weekend!!!!

26/08/2019

Happy National Dog Day!
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/25/us/national-dog-day-2020-candidates-dogs-trnd/index.html

In honor of National Dog Day (annually on August 26), meet the canines vying to become America's next First Pup.