French Bulldog Day is January 13th. These lovable, curious pups have plenty to celebrate: they’re now America’s most popular dog! For the past three decades, the Labrador Retriever was happily panting away in that top spot, with a wagging tail and cheerful doggy grin. Knocking the beloved Lab down to second place was no small feat for a pooch with a scrunched in face. Fido was also the top dog in the AKC’s kennel events … Read More
Did you know December 11th is International Mountain Day? While many of our canine companions thrive in mountain environments, when it comes to talking about mountain dogs, one pup stands head and shoulders above the rest. The Bernese Mountain Dog is a very good boy … and a very big boy. A veterinarian discusses this giant pooch below. Basics The Bernese is one of four kinds of Swiss Mountain Dogs, or Sennenhunds, the others being … Read More
Do you sometimes come home to find that your dog has made a mess in your absence? If so, your pooch may have separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is quite common in our canine friends, and is very much tied into the pack mentality that is integral to Fido’s thought processes. In the wild, dogs run in packs, and are rarely alone. Man’s Best Friend sees his human family as his pack, and can get anxious, … Read More
Does your pup have bad breath? If so, there’s a good chance that your canine pal needs some dental work done. Just like people, dogs can suffer from many different dental problems, such as gum disease and loose or infected teeth. Dental troubles can lead to or aggravate many other serious health issues in dogs, so keeping Fido’s mouth healthy is very important! Below, a local Galloway, OH vet offers advice on doggy dental care. … Read More