Tips & Advice

The passing away of a pet is grueling, especially if you have to make the decision to euthanize your beloved dog. Nowadays there are more options with pet hospice and the availability of veterinarians who perform in-home euthanasia.

We know that senior citizens can benefit from having a dog, both emotionally and physically. Besides providing companionship, pets reduce depression and stress, lower blood pressure...

How to find a pup with the right temperament for you

Being a step mom to children can be challenging. Blending families is never easy, especially when you have lived as two separate families for so many years. There's always jealousy, fighting and the occasional screeching "you're not my Mother!".

Fortunately, dogs don't have to worry about getting into a bathing suit or the flab around their arm muscles or "muffin tops." However, it is good for both you and your dog to stay in shape and at a healthy weight. A recent survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) found that 53 percent of adult dogs and 55 percent of cats were considered overweight or obese by their veterinarian. Estimates on adults are not much better: 66 percent of people are overweight in America.

Just when I thought I had heard of everything as a Bark Busters Home Dog Trainer, I just read an article in The Baltimore Insider about cosmetic surgery for dogs. Before you totally discredit the idea as I did, some of the dog surgeries have a medical benefit.

When was the last time you checked your dog's eyes for tearing, cloudiness or inflammation? These can all be signs of a more serious health problem

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