by Kelly Duggan | Feb 23, 2021 | blog, Uncategorized
Conversations about Dire Wolves Risk Perception and Fear of Dogs The Academy’s director Jean Donaldson speaks with staffer Kristi Benson about human evolution and the real risks, to both humans and dogs, that result from our fear of dogs. Kristi: When people...
by Rachel Szumel | Feb 5, 2021 | blog, Guest Posts, Uncategorized
National Pet Dental Health Month By Dr. Rachel Szumel Wait, there’s a National Pet Dental Health Month? Let’s face it, there’s a month for everything. But this one is near and dear to my heart. You see, as a general practice veterinarian, the vast majority of my...
by Kelly Duggan | Jan 29, 2021 | blog, Uncategorized
Enrichment for Dogs on Restricted Diets Enrichment provides valuable problem-solving and mental stimulation for dogs. One of the easiest ways to provide it is work-to-eat toys. But what about dogs with dietary restrictions? Read More “Even dogs who are on a...
by Vanessa Charbonneau | Nov 9, 2020 | blog, Guest Posts, Uncategorized
By Vanessa Charbonneau, RVT, KPA-CTP, CTC It’s not uncommon for pet parents to think of leash walks as the go-to for physical exercise. You get a puppy, you walk him, right? It’s a no brainer. While I am in no way discrediting the value of a leash walk, because gosh,...
by Kathrine Christ | Sep 22, 2020 | blog, Guest Posts, Uncategorized
It’s time to stop blaming competent practitioners. Natural Remedy The other day, I read about a woman using bloodroot salve to try to heal suspected cancer on her nose. Her face sloughed off. Bloodroot, a plant native to North America, is touted for its medicinal...
by Kristi Benson | Aug 23, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Dogs. They’re magic, aren’t they? They’re magic to us two-legged beasts, at least. They’re sisters and brothers to the big bad wolf, but they’re content to sleep snuggled up on the couch with us as we watch a movie. They’re sleek and fast, or tiny and endearing, or...
