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Memorial for Nike, the Beach Loving German Shepherd Dog

Transitioning from one year to the next always prompts me to reflect on my current place in life, especially regarding the relationship I have with my canine companion, Cardiff. We had a sad end to 2011 when we lost our friend and neighbor, Nike, the German Shepherd Dog.   READ MORE

Jan 31, 2012 / (8) comments

How My Personal Journey from Fat to Fit Applies to You and Your Pets

Now that the New Year’s Eve dust has settled, it’s time to officially set the tone for a positive 2012 by incorporating more exercise into your and your pet’s daily regimen (see Make 2012 Your Pet’s Best Ever, With Three Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions).   READ MORE

Jan 24, 2012 / (13) comments

Freezing Temperatures, Heat Sources and Exposure to Toxins Pose Dangers to Pets During the Wintry Months

In keeping with my New Year’s resolution to include more spontaneous activity with my dog (see Make 2012 Your Pet’s Best Ever, With Three Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions), a recent hike on a sunny and warm January day made me greatly appreciate the fact that Cardiff and I no longer... READ MORE

Jan 17, 2012 / (2) comments

How Proper Planning, Veterinary Exams, and Fecal Testing Facilitate Successful Canine Adoption

Upon hearing a family or individual discuss a plan to give the gift of canine life as a holiday present, I experience an unusual psychic shift: I am transported out of my body into a dreamscape reminiscent of a scene from Inception; I get stuck running in place while trying to get to a veterinary school... READ MORE

Jan 10, 2012 / (2) comments

Dr. Mahaney’s Musings on Bugsy Wonderdog’s Textual Mutterings in Educating Humans

Few dogs can express their intellectual capacity in a manner that will produce a piece of written work. Bugsy, a Goldendoodle who served as a constant companion to his family and as the brand mascot for Lucky Dog Cuisine (LDC), was one of those special dogs.   READ MORE

Jan 03, 2012 / (7) comments

Make 2012 Your Pet’s Best Ever, With Three Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions

What 2012 New Year’s resolutions are you making for yourself? This year, I’m pledging to spend more unscheduled play time with my dog, Cardiff, in commemoration of two healthy years since his last episode of Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (see I Am So Thankful for the Health of My Dog).   READ MORE

Dec 27, 2011 / (2) comments

Prepare Yourself for the Evolving Challenge of Dog Ownership

Bringing a canine companion into your life is an adventure in caregiving that will likely last for many years. Whether you are currently dog-less, or keep multiple pets, daily compromises to your current lifestyle must be made for a new pooch to positively transition into your home.   READ MORE

Dec 20, 2011 / (2) comments

Dr. Patrick’s Top Five Canine Holiday Gifts

Despite the sheer glee dog owners achieve by giving holiday gifts, most canines will be similarly enthusiastic about nearly any offering, regardless of holiday or occasion. Dog caretakers might as well provide presents aimed at enhancing canine health or safety instead of that massive red and white,... READ MORE

Dec 13, 2011 / (9) comments

I Saw Fido Eating Toxic Plants, Underneath the Mistletoe Last Night

Now that Halloween and Thanksgiving are fading memories (but for those awesome pet photos you posted on Facebook), society is thrust into the cluster of holiday festivities that close out the calendar year.   READ MORE

Dec 06, 2011 / (6) comments

Dispelling the Mixed Breed Health Myth in Observance of National Mutt Day

In commemoration of National Mutt Day, I am exploring the notion that mixed breed dogs have health advantages over pure breeds.   READ MORE

Nov 29, 2011 / (3) comments


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