This blog post is dedicated to Cooper, a rescued dog who inspired everyone she met. Here is her story written by the person who knew her best . . . the woman who adopted her shortly after Cooper’s rear leg was amputated. This story reminds us of the strength of the human-animal bond and the way animals enrich …
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog Trial Championship
Over Labor day, I attended the Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog Trial Championship in Heber Valley, Utah. Wow, I had so much fun watching the Border Collies herd wild range sheep. One by one, a dog teamed up with their handler to bring two groups of sheep down the mountain. After steering the sheep through a …
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You Make The Diagnosis: Dermatitis on a Dog’s Rear End
Recently, I saw a male/neutered dog who suddenly started licking his rear end. His family noticed a lump on the left side of the anus three days before they brought him in. Now the lump is gone but the dog is still licking. They did not notice any other abnormal behavior. He is eating, drinking, urinating …
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You Make The Diagnosis: Intestinal Disease of Humans and Irish Setters
Irish Setters are a wonderful breed with a zest for life. In my experience, they live life to the fullest with an boundless sense of curiosity. Unfortunately, this breed is known for suffering from an intestinal disease that is becoming more and more prevalent in humans. The clinical signs for both dogs and people are …
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Grain Free Diets for Dogs
With the popularity of grain free diets for humans, the trend is now moving to veterinary medicine. Are diets free of grain products better for dogs than diets with grain? Well, it depends upon the individual dog. Grain free diets are not inheritantly better just because they are grain free. Let me explain. Unlike cats, dogs can …