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Purely Puppy is the perfect blog for puppy parents. It is written by Dr. Lisa Radosta, a board certified veterinary behaviorist in southeastern Florida, who has a great love of dogs, and a special fondness for Rottweilers.
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Juvenile Cataracts

Not that long ago, my cousin called me to tell me that his young American Bulldog had been diagnosed with cataracts. It is always especially upsetting when a young animal gets ill, because it is unexpected. Who expects their puppy to get cataracts? This week, we explore the causes, presentation and possible... READ MORE

Aug 29, 2012 / (4) comments

Go to Class!

When I told my mother that Maverick was enrolled in a puppy class, she responded with, "Don’t you already know how to train a dog?" This reminds me of the time that she was at my house and asked, “Do you want me to pass the vacuum?” To which I responded, "YES!" As... READ MORE

Aug 22, 2012 / (8) comments

Noise and Storm Phobia

I have noticed lately that Maverick stops and stares at certain loud sounds such as motorcycles. I know him well enough to know that if he is alerting to something, he is worried about it. Maverick’s tail wags almost all of the time so when his tail stops wagging, I pay attention.   READ MORE

Aug 08, 2012 / (5) comments

What Will You Do if Your Puppy Gets Sick?

I have been blessed with pets that have lived a long time, which means that eventually each of them has required long-term, intensive medical care.   READ MORE

Aug 01, 2012 / (5) comments

Ignore Behaviors and Watch Them Disappear

My daughter and I are done with breakfast, but we are still seated at the table. We can’t get up because Maverick is in his crate and he is barking. If we move from the table, he will see us. If he sees us, he will be rewarded for barking. If we reward him for barking today, he will learn to bark... READ MORE

Jul 25, 2012 / (4) comments

When Your Child is a Dog Pest

"Maaaveriiick Shmaaaveriiick! Mav! Where are you?!" She’s awake. The "she" is my 4-year-old daughter. The first thing she does each morning is look for our 8-month-old Labrador Retriever puppy, Maverick. Just a couple of months ago, my daughter was afraid of dogs. Now, she is... READ MORE

Jul 18, 2012 / (10) comments

What to do When Your Child is Afraid of Dogs

As many of you who read this blog regularly know, my child was afraid of dogs before we adopted Maverick, our now 8-month-old puppy. We taught my daughter some simple lessons to help her get over her fear.   READ MORE

Jul 11, 2012 / (3) comments

My Dog Only Listens When He Knows I Have a Treat

The other day Maverick was working with one of my patients. Maverick’s job was to stand relatively still and look at me. It sounds like a simple task, but remember that Maverick is only seven months old and I had only had him for three weeks at that point. Have you ever tried to keep your dog’s... READ MORE

Jul 04, 2012 / (7) comments

The Fountain of Youth

You are at your puppy’s second vaccination visit. At this visit, your veterinarian is going over the second tier, new puppy-owner education. She has already spoken to you about house training and socialization. She stands across the table from you, looks you directly in the eyes, and says, "I... READ MORE

Jun 27, 2012 / (6) comments

The Magic Pill for Puppies

Dr. Radosta is taking a break from Purely Puppy this week; please join us as we revisit one of our favorite columns from last year.   Imagine: You are standing in the veterinarian’s office with your pup. The doctor tells you that there is a new medication that prevents the leading cause... READ MORE

Jun 20, 2012 / (2) comments

ABOUT PURELY PUPPY

LISA RADOSTA, DVM, DACVB

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…is a board certified veterinary behaviorist. Haven’t ever heard of one? You’re in good company, because many people don’t know they exist. After all, there are only 54 of them. After veterinary school at the University of Florida and some time in primary care practice, Dr. Radosta completed a 3-year residency in behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She treats dogs, cats and birds with serious behavior problems, like aggression, separation anxiety, elimination outside of the litter box, and storm phobia. But please don’t ask her if dogs lie on a couch and bark at her!

She spends her off time writing textbook chapters and articles for veterinarians and clients, as well as lecturing nationally and internationally. Oh, yeah - she is also an overscheduled, stressed, tired, working mom. If you are itching to know lots more about her, go to her website at www.flvetbehavior.com, and join her weekly for your puppy fix.

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