Waxy Ears
Some ear wax is a normal phenomenon seen in dogs. Dogs may shake their heads or enjoy an ear rub...
Canine Rehabilitation
by Cathy Swormstedt You may be familiar with treatments such as hydrotherapy or muscle-building exercises, possibly because a family member...
5 Common Eye Diseases
by Mary Helen Berg Congratulations to Mary Helen for being awarded the 2014 Dog Writers Association of America’s AKC Responsible Dog...
Tips to Ease Car Sickness
by Dr. Dave Erlewein When Brady brought in his new pup for vaccination, the first words out of his...
Easing Your Dog’s Arthritis Pain
Is Your Labrador Retriever Suffering from Arthritis? Here Are a Few Tips to Help Ease the Pain Dogs are our playful friends and serve as an...
Laryngeal Paralysis
by Dr. Dave Erlewein, DVM Hilda is an 11-year-old chocolate Lab that always greets me with an obviously joyful series of Woofs. With nose...
Canine Bloat
By David Erlewein, DVM Gastric dilatation/volvulus syndrome (GDV) is the five-dollar term for what...
Water Safety Guide for Your Lab
By Kait Sawyer Hanson Fewer things are more synonymous than Labrador retrievers and water. Most owners understand the pain of having to...
Pre and Post
A little bit of extra time at the beginning and end – of training, exercise, hunting, or play – can maximize performance and prevent...
7 Toxic Foods for Your Dog
by Jill LaCross Many of the foods we find delicious to our senses and nutritious to our bodies can...