I have to be honest: Writing about degenerative myelopathy in dogs (DM) isn't at the top of my "fun to write" list. It doesn't even appear on that list. I wish I didn't have to write this post, but here we are. And it's important.Why DM? For one thing, it's a scary and … [Read more...]

If you are looking for tips on how to give a dog a pill, chances are you have a pill ninja for a pup.Otherwise, you'd just lift your dog's lip, open his jaw, drop the pill in, and move on, right?That's how the vet tech demos giving your dog a pill. That's how dogs on … [Read more...]

Please note that this is only our experience. It's anecdotal, not vet med. I am a writer, not a vet, vet tech, nurse, medical doctor, nutritionist, or anything practical whatsoever. Do not take this as medical advice, mk?As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying … [Read more...]

"His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me… whenever… wherever-in case I need him. And I expect I will-as I always have. He is just my dog." -- Gene HillSince … [Read more...]

Recently, my dad mentioned a conversation with his doc about vitamins. The only one, according to his doctor, that really mattered? Fish oil.I'm not convinced of that because I'm not convinced we all eat a well-rounded enough diet, especially with how depleted our soil is. I … [Read more...]