Archive for the 'Health and Wellness ' Category
Did You Feed the Dog? A Solution to Obesity
Don’t overfeed your dog because of miscommunication. Many dog parents – even loving, informed ones – ignore or are in denial about their pet’s weight issues. But it’s a huge issue: according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated...
by Christy Caplan
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March 8, 2016 
Leashpod: Pick Up Your Poop with Dignity
Spending on pets in the United States continues to grow, according to the American Pet Products Association, with 2015 U.S. spending – at $60.59 billion – up 4.4 percent from the previous year. So it’s no surprise, we’re seeing a...
by Christy Caplan
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March 1, 2016 
Pet Poison Prevention Month: A Four Part Series
Poison Prevention Month: Protecting your pets from common household poisons What do you do if you think your companion animal swallowed something toxic or accidentally ate something you dropped from your purse? A pill perhaps? A piece of gum? This...
by Christy Caplan
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February 25, 2016 
Chewy Valentine’s Package: Dental Health Month
Valentine’s Day gift! The Caplan pack received a Chewy gift box for Valentine’s Day. In celebration of Dental Health Month, we reviewed Zuke’s Z-Bones Clean Carrot Treats (an 8 pack). We also tested Primal Turkey Liver Munchies, as a high reward treat...
by Christy Caplan
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February 15, 2016 
Skin and Coat Care: A Shampoo Recommendation
How to Care For Your Dog’s Coat: A Shampoo Review Do you have a dog with dry or flaky skin? Are you struggling with just finding a good shampoo with natural ingredients? I found one that I really like. As...
by Christy Caplan
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February 11, 2016 
Herb Review: Passion Flower for Anxiety (new series)
Herbs for Anxiety: Try Passion Flower First, I preface this entire article with this – please schedule a consult with a holistic Veterinarian before you give your dog or animal herbs of any kind. There can be “drug” interactions so...
by Christy Caplan
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February 2, 2016 
Acupuncture: What dogs are top candidates? (part two)
*This second picture is of Bruisy from his first Acupuncture appointment many years ago – he was one of the first patients our regular vet practiced on. This will be an ongoing series so please subscribe if you want to...
by Christy Caplan
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January 17, 2016 
Monkey On Your Back? Time Saving Tips
Not having enough time to get everything done has become a monkey on my back. Or in Bruiser’s case above, his monkey is a small, annoying dinosaur. So I’m carrying this burden this first week into the New Year. I’ve...
by Christy Caplan
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January 10, 2016 
21 Days of Rain: K-9 Nosework is a MUST for Busy Dogs
*If you want to learn more about K-9 Nosework, please sign up to receive alerts when I post as this will be an ongoing topic I would describe Walter as a busy dog. Nosework saves us during these wet, winter...
by Christy Caplan
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December 21, 2015 
Essential Fatty Acids: Many Benefits
PetCo blog on healthy coats. Infographic. Adult dogs need two essential fatty acids: Omega-three and omega-six fatty acids. This infographic looks at the role of essential fatty acids in skin and coat health. I’m a big fan of using Salmon oil...
by Christy Caplan
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November 28, 2015 
