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Comment on Pass the puppy, please! by Dr. G

Dr. G — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:07:27 +0000

Thanks Donna. Early socialization that results in a wide range of experiences is critical for behavioral development of puppies. “Pass the Puppy” is just one way to provide for this need.

Comment on Pass the puppy, please! by Donna

Donna — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:28:42 +0000

Love this idea! Certainly am going to pass this idea on to my veterinary as an idea for their new clients and current clients.

Hi Dr. Griswold!

Comment on Companies Indicted in Pet-Food Recall Case by Dr. G

Dr. G — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:15:41 +0000

Sorry to hear about your new boxer. While most pets do well on a commercial diet, there are certainly some who benefit from a balanced home-prepared diet. It’s critically important that any home diet be formulated to meet the nutrional needs of the pet, however.

Generally speaking ivermectin is very safe at the doses used to control heartworm disease. Some breeds–and some individual dogs–are known to be sensitive to the drug, though, and it can be very dangerous in those cases. We often see problems with overdosages when pet owners try to economize by purchasing ivermectin used to treat horses at a feed store. It’s really easy to overdose a pet when this product is used, and it can be deadly.

Fortunately, there are alternatives to ivermectin that can be used for sensitive dogs. At any rate, we recommend a heartworm preventative for all dogs. Heartworm infections can kill dogs, and treating them is potentially risky and very expensive. Prevention really is the best medicine!

Comment on Companies Indicted in Pet-Food Recall Case by ms Givens

ms Givens — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:05:34 +0000

OMG. Is there anything safe in the so called Pet Care industry. I just adopted a Boxer and have since learned how unsafe some dog foods can be as well as how terrible the side effects are from Heart Worm meds. I now have two sick dogs. One was sick with a terrible allergic reaction to Iams that I switched them too and now she is sick from Ivermectin.
I have about decided the Pet Care industry is a racket!

Comment on Howls of approval for the City of Chandler by Dr. G

Dr. G — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:41:03 +0000

Exactly what Dr. Burns and I were thinking–Shawnee was one of the first local dog parks and is at least as old as Rana, who’s 9 this year. But, really, it’s not any different from the homeowners who purchase near established dairies in the SE valley and then complain to the city because they can smell cows!

Comment on Howls of approval for the City of Chandler by Laura Taylor-Taft

Laura Taylor-Taft — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:03:24 +0000

That’s just ridiculous they were purchased in the first place. If you don’t like barking dogs then it’s probably best you not purchase a house adjacent to a dog park. That dog park has been there a while. Why is barking sudenly a problem? Lame.

Comment on 5 Great Training and Behavior Resources You’ve Probably Never Heard Of by Dr. G

Dr. G — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:57:20 +0000

Thanks, Laura. Emily from Dogmantics/Kikopup Channel has encouraged me to share her videos as much as I’d like. I think you’ll be seeing more of them here and on our Facebook page.

Comment on 5 Great Training and Behavior Resources You’ve Probably Never Heard Of by Sonoma's Mommy

Sonoma's Mommy — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:36:34 +0000

What an excellent resource!! Thanks for those links! I’m finding lots of interesting articles.

Comment on VIN to the Rescue by Dr. G

Dr. G — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:52:29 +0000

A follow-up to this story was published earlier this month when "Lily" was released into the Baltic Sea after making a full recovery.

Comment on What do YOU want to ask the doctor? by Meryl Runion

Meryl Runion — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:46:41 +0000

A Vital Smarts study shows that 77% of medical patients are cut off before they finish their opening statement. That suggests that patients – and probably pet owners – have received the message that their medical professionals don’t want them engaged. So those who do want engagement have to overcome years of programming that suggests otherwise.

I applaud you for meeting that challenge and making it very clear that you invite any and all questions.