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Healthy Alternatives for Pets Calling All Chemicals Guest Blog by Arianne Ortiz Chemicals are in just about everything that lines the shelves of some of our favorite go to places. Saturated with terms like “all natural,” “organic,” “eco-friendly,” and pretty earth-friendly labels that commit to, “never tested on animals,” the average consumer is misinformed. All of those terms have truth and can still be harmful to our environment, so what

How Natural Treatments Helped My Dog, By Samantha Randall, a pet writer, podcaster, and editor at Top Dog Tips Natural Treatments For Dogs One of my first dogs was a mixed breed. Shadow had some German Shepherd in him, and a common trait of German Shepherds is chronic eczema. He was constantly itching. The continuous fidgeting to scratch caused massive weight loss and an increase in appetite. Not mention the fact

INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DISEASE — IVDD I have enclosed two photos of Sadie.  Read below to see what she has been through and what she has accomplished. We tried many therapies. Sadie was completely paralyzed from the mid-spine back. No bladder control, no intestinal control, no tail wagging, and no walking. She was at the Animal Specialty Hospital in Naples for three weeks. No surgery recommended. She may or may not

WIGGLELESS DOG BACK BRACE AND IVDD

PLUS: 5 Tips For Newcomers to I.V.D.D. 

Rocket Hitchcock is a 7-year-old Schnauzer/Terrier mix. His hobbies include going for investigative strolls in the neighborhood, playing long games of low-intensity chase with members of his toy collection and convincing us (his two dads) that he has not had enough bacon treats and that we should really do something to remedy the situation.  During the first few years of his life, we noticed

LOW-STRESS WAYS TO PLAY WITH YOUR SENIOR DOG Lindsay Pevny for Wiggleless As your beloved dog enters her senior years, a wise old glow will slowly replace her youthful spark. Her naps will get longer, and your adventure walks will be cut short. Still, she needs exercise and mental stimulation to keep her healthy. Gentle exercise prevents weight gain, which could put stress on her already-achy joints.  Stimulating, yet calm

What Is A First Aid Kit For Dogs? Good pet parents are in tune with their pet’s health and wellbeing but even if you provide your pup with the appropriate diet, checks ups, grooming and lots of TLC—accidents and emergencies can still happen! Be Prepared! Just as you would create a go-to emergency kit for your family, it is a good idea to have one on hand for your pets

CANINE OBESITY A Chubby Puppy I read a recent statistic that said: Today, dogs are fatter than ever. It’s now estimated that 45% of all U.S. dogs are either overweight or obese. That’s over 30 million dogs! Veterinarians also reported that although nearly 50% of all the dogs they see are overweight, only 17% of pet owners agree. It is hard to recognize (or admit) sometimes for pet parents but as in

Natural Remedies for Dogs I am a sucker for quick tips that minimize my weekly grind and a firm believer in the four-hour work week (if at all possible), which hasn’t been lately, I’m afraid. Whether it is shaving an hour off my daily household chores or finding a back-road leading me through a maze of LA traffic. Being a mom with a mile long to-do list can be daunting