Bark n Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

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By Jennifer Coates, DVM   Grief is a natural response when a family member or friend dies. We know this for ourselves, but is the same true for our pets? The answer is "yes." Pets can grieve, but just like us, each responds in his or her own way. The behaviors that you might observe vary based on how close the relationship between the individuals was and the pet's temperament. But regardless of ho...

 What is Canine Influenza? with Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service in Burlington, Vermont. As travel season ramps up, you need to know and understand canine influenza and how to protect your pooch. Susan, Welcome to Bark & Wag's 15 minute Vet Talk – It is a pleasure to have you on the podcast today. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your practice before...

Putting Your Dog To Sleep – When Is The 'Right' Time? 'How will I know it's the right time to euthanize my dog?' This is probably one of the most common questions owners ask, and the most difficult one to answer. I've seen (and felt) the distress, pain and internal battle that it causes. In fact, there may not be a clear-cut 'right' time to euthanize your dog, but there is often (although not alwa...

8 Clear Signs That Your Dog May Be Cold Here are some of the things to look out for, how to tell if your dog is cold in those conditions and the best way to avoid letting your dog getting cold. 1. Weather. The most important thing to look out for is how cold it is outside. If it is too cold for you to be outside, it is too cold for your dog to be outside. Yes, your dog has fur, but you more than l...

How to Keep Your Pets Safe Through the Holidays                     The holiday season is one of the most magical and highly anticipated times of the year in most households. It's a time of year when the home is decked out in beautiful decorations, and filled with the scintillating aromas of delicious holiday foods. But, as exciting and wonderful as Thanksgiving and Christmas can be, special consi...

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Ames Grobstein and today we are discussing designer dogs. Dr. Grobstein is a Veterinarian from Dorr, Michigan.  Ames, thank you for taking the time to talk about designer dogs.  My girlfriend has a Puggle.  It barks like a beagle and snores like a Pug. What the heck is a designer dog? A "designer" dog (as...

Welcome to Bark & Wag's 15 minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to one of our favorite vets, Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service in Burlington, Vermont we will be discussing annual exams for your pet. Thanks for agreeing to do discuss what to expect when taking your dog to the vet for an annual exam. Welcome Dr. Susan McMillan. Let's just...

Welcome to Bark & Wag's 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua   Today we are talking to Dr. Laura Brown, a Veterinarian and owner of Green Tree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, IL as we discuss dental health. Dr. Brown, thank you for taking the time to talk about dental health with our dogs.  Welcome and please let us know more about our dog's teeth? Vet Clinic Hygiene Why it is importan...

Welcome to Bark & Wag's 15 minute Vet Talk. Today we are talking to one of our favorite vets, Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service in Burlington, Vermont as we answer a question from a listener about suggestions for her poor dog, Pepper, who has seasonal allergies.

Tips for Controlling Your Dog's Barking at the Door Brought to you by the AKC GoodDog! Helpline – the AKC's 7-day-a-week training support service By Hilarie Erb,  AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Would you like to be able to hear the doorbell without your dog getting into a frenzy? It is a natural and sometimes even desirable reaction for dogs to alert their people when someone is at the door. But yo...

Dear Polly, I'll be hosting my next  Animals and Emotions webinar  next Wednesday, October 23rd at 6 PM PST. This is a  completely  free  interactive webinar  that focuses on animals and their emotions. In this Animals & Emotions webinar, I will be answering questions, showing off some live demos and lots more.   Remember, this is a  free webinar!  Register  HERE  to receive your webinar link and...

What to look for when searching for a Vet for your pooch with Dr. Susan McMillan, owner of Vet to Pet Mobile Veterinary Service in Burlington, Vermont. Well, you have taken home your new BFF, now what? Just like humans today's pets are living longer and having healthier lives. This is due to the availability of high quality veterinary, preventive care, and all of us pet owners' careful monitoring...

Essential Oils and Pets: A Quick How-To You love to share essential oils with your family, so it makes sense that you want to share them with your pets as well! Before you begin using essential oils for pets,  you need to know the answers to some important questions : Can you use essential oils on dogs, cats, and other pets the same way you use them on yourself? How much should you use? What is th...

Cindy Myers Ambassador to Animals, Humans and Spirit   I've always been a good listener. However, twenty years ago, I would have found it hilarious if you told me that I'd be working as an intuitive energy healer while living on an alpaca farm! But, here I am with a herd of 24 alpacas, 3 dogs and 3 cats working as a Medical Intuitive! I believe that the sum of our life experiences can lead us to o...

  10 Most Common Household Pet Toxins   By Amanda Carrozza     Pets are curious—it's part of what makes them so lovable. However, that same inquisitiveness can be dangerous, especially when the target of an animal's interest is a cleaning product, medication or food known to be poisonous to pets. Because how do animals investigate new objects? They eat them, of course. In 2017 alone, the ASPCA Ani...

By Lynne Miller   You quickly run your hands along your dog's head, back, and belly, and, finding no ticks, you think your job is done.   Actually, finding ticks on your dog is not so simple. These tiny bloodsuckers are good at playing hide-and-seek, particularly when their host is covered in thick, dark hair. Ticks can latch on to your furry friend and live in hiding, feasting on blood for severa...

Bark & Wag CBD is on the market! The hemp extract used in our tinctures are sourced locally from a farm in Boulder, CO and are manufactured in Colorado as well. The isolate is refined to 99%+ purity with 0ppm THC. Having a THC-Free product is critical for pets. Bark & Wag Pet Tinctures are formulated with the best raw materials which have passed a 6 panel test: potency, residual solvents, terpene...

OUR FRIENDS, CAMPING WITH DOGS, SHARE HELPFUL TIPS FOR CAMPING, HIKING AND ENJOYING THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH FURRY FRIENDS. Camping with Dogs  is a lifestyle brand built on a community of people who love outdoor adventure shared with their beloved pets. What began as an  Instagram account  featuring photos of dogs exploring the outdoors with their owners has now become so much more. Connecting peop...

Actress and animal lover Kate Walsh knows first-hand that dogs can be "off their game" because of allergic itching, which can get in the way of dogs doing what they love. When her dog Rosie was diagnosed with allergies, Kate learned that scratching can be more than just an itch and can lead to more serious problems if not treated by a veterinarian. That's when she knew it was time for Rosie to get...

I'm Cindy Myers, Animal Listener   I would like to share a little about what I do and how I got here working with both animals and two-leggers (humans...you will understand that terminology in a few minutes;) One of the frequently asked questions I get from my clients and workshop attendees is if I have always been able to communicate intuitively with animals and have empathic energy skills. The a...

Several years ago, local Boston resident Ryan DeRoche was in a mountain bike accident that resulted in a severe spinal cord injury and left him with little to no use of his arms and legs.  His life changed in an instant. But through Massachusetts-based National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS), Ryan was matched with service dog Oliver, who just completed his training at a Boston-based...

  From PETA....do not be dumb with your dog Every year, dogs suffer and die when their guardians make the mistake of leaving them in a parked car—even for "just a minute"—while they run an errand. Parked cars are deathtraps for dogs: On a 78-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temperature can reach as high as...

10 SAFETY AND CALMING TIPS FOR DOGS DURING FIREWORKS By:  Lisa Spector Fireworks can be fun for humans, but dogs don't have the same reaction. In the United States, July 4th is around the corner, along with the fireworks that inevitably come with this holiday. Almost all humans with canines in the U.S. declare this day the worst day of the year for their dogs. Veterinarians say that July 3rd is us...

Dear Polly,  I'll be hosting my next  Animals and Emotions webinar  next Wednesday, June 19th at 6 PM PST Learn How to Comfort Your Pet During Stressful Events - Including 4th of July Fireworks! Do you have pets or animals where you:  Wonder how are they feeling - physically and emotionally? Wonder what are they thinking? Want a deeper understanding of the reasons they are showing pain, fear, dist...