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  Silver Honey Rapid Ear Care  line is  the first  that uses medical-grade Manuka honey and MicroSilver BG™ so dog owners can treat ear infections  naturally and without antibiotics  in 10 days or less at home. It's from  W.F. Young , a trusted leader in animal care products since 1892. Silver Honey Rapid Ear Care line ( Amazon links below ) consists of:  ·        Silver Honey Vet Strength Ear Tre...

Does Reiki/ Healing touch therapy work on animals?   Energy work is based on similar principles as acupuncture, believing that energy flows in the body (called Chi in acupuncture) and when this energy becomes blocked or stagnant, we experience health and emotional crisis.  Like humans, animals have a subtle body and energy field and benefit from a positive energy flow. ​ When cats and dogs are sur...

Military and contract working dogs keep our soldiers and facilities safe by   sniffing out bombs and tackling terrorists , and just like human veterans they may end up with health issues like  post-traumatic stress disorder.   Mission K9 Rescue works to bring these heroic dogs home and place them in comfortable, peaceful, loving homes for the rest of their lives. Read on for details and contact us...

One of the most difficult behaviors for dogs to master is the "Stay." This is a command that must be well-defined for your dog. This includes teaching the stay in several stages, as well as teaching the behavior in reverse, starting with the end and working backward for longer and more reliable stays. Create a Definite Beginning and a Definite Ending The first and most important rule of the stay i...

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How Can Dog Massage Therapy Benefit Your Pet? "Massage does wonders for dogs," says Becky Brandenburg, B.A. ED., ESMT, CMT, an Ohio-based certified animal massage therapist and owner of  Brandenburg Massage Therapy . "Full-body massage keeps the muscles moving and conditioned—touch can truly be healing." In addition to the physical benefits of dog massage therapy, it can also promote bonding betwe...

What is Mange? Mange is a skin disease which is caused by several species of mites. Some mites are naturally found in our dog's skin and hair; however, others may not. All mites, regardless of if they are naturally found or not, have the potential to cause mild to severe skin infections. The most common type of mange, Demodex, lives on dogs naturally and even lives on humans naturally. The Demodex...

I realized my love for canine rehab and massage while volunteering at a canine rehab facility in 2012 when I took my own dog in for rehab.  I wasn't able to pursue school at that time and went on to work as a veterinary assistant while being trained as a technician on the job. While learning valuable information about the veterinary field and gaining vast experience working in general practice, I...

HT Vista by HTVET is  the first non-invasive  medical device that allows clinicians  to rule out cancer  in subcutaneous and dermal masses, through the power of Heat Diffusion Imaging (HDI) technology. This innovative imaging modality relies on unique thermal signals that differ between normal and malignant tissues, as they are recorded by the device, during a rapid heating and cooling process. ht...

Marijuana in all forms is toxic to dogs and cats. Marijuana ingestion occurs much more commonly in dogs than in cats because dogs tend to be less scrupulous in the things they eat. After consuming marijuana, dogs typically show clinical signs within 30 to 90 minutes. Signs include wobbliness and incoordination, drowsiness, jitteriness, restlessness and hypersensitivity to touch, sound and lights,...

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How do I know if my dog has an eye infection?  If your dog's eyes are weeping, watering more than usual, or you notice yellow, green or white coloured discharge , they may have an eye infection. Other signs of eye infections in dogs include pawing at their eye, blinking more than usual, swelling, redness and squinting

This week on Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk podcast we will learn about Colorado Gives Day on 12/6 with Joan from Foothills Animal Shelter. When is your state non profit fundraiser? Join in on Colorado's statewide movement! On the first Tuesday of December since 2010, Coloradans have come together to support the nonprofits that make a difference in our lives. Colorado Gives Day has grown to be Colo...

Dogs get into things they shouldn't. They pick up dead animals and try to eat garbage. Although you should  train a solid "leave it" cue  to tell your dog to leave certain things alone, you might not always notice what your dog is doing until it's too late. Therefore, an equally important behavior to teach is "Drop It." This cue tells your dog to immediately drop whatever they have in their mouth....

The overwhelming joy of having pets is unfortunately accompanied by the inevitable  sadness that comes with ending their lives . As humans, we must be witness to the death of our family member, our pet. And unlike the movies, rarely is it that they gently fall "asleep" for eternity. Instead, dog owners are in the unique position of having to decide when it's time to say goodbye, a process called h...

  What Is Pancreatitis in Dogs? The pancreas is an organ in the abdominal cavity. One of its roles is producing digestive enzymes, which helps break down food products. Pancreatitis in dogs is an inflammatory reaction within the pancreas that can result in abdominal pain, inappetence, and vomiting. The inflammation results from the inappropriate, early activation of an enzyme within the pancreas,...

What is a soft tissue sarcoma? Soft tissue sarcomas are a broad category of tumors including those that arise from the connective, muscle, or nervous tissues in dogs and cats. These tumors are the result of abnormal production of these cell types in an uncontrolled manner. Connective, muscle, and nervous tissues are present throughout the entire body; therefore, these tumors can develop over the c...

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How to help animals in shelters and rescues Want to help animals in shelters? Here are a few ways you can help animal shelters and rescues that do so much for animals, people and your community SHARE   Julia Gerasina   /   iStock.com     Animal shelters and rescues are amazing! Usually with limited resources and very little publicity, they help untold numbers of animals and people. Give back by ch...

Managing Canine Arthritis 09/19/2011 If your dog experiences difficulty getting up, tires easily or seems stiff, arthritis may be the culprit. The most common type of canine arthritis is degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthritis, affecting one out of five adult dogs in the United Sates, the Arthritis Foundation recently reported. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage protecting the bones of...

The Pup Up Market   09/10/2022 at 10:00am - 09/10/2022 at 2:00pm   Foothills Animal Shelter 580 McIntyre Street Golden, CO 80401 Support the homeless pets at Foothills Animal Shelter by joining us at our second annual Pup Up Market! Experience live music, food trucks, local beer, and adoptable animals! Your ticket gets you... The chance to shop local vendors for people AND pets Live musical entert...

PugHearts of Houston Pug Rescue is a true 501(c)(3) non-profit charity founded in the Houston area by dedicated pug owners and lovers.  Our mission is the rescue, rehabilitation and permanent placement of needy pugs into loving homes. Visit and please try to help http://www.pughearts.com/