Addison’s disease, called “The Great Pretender,” is often misdiagnosed because it resembles so many other illnesses. Patients with Addison’s are often erroneously diagnosed as having gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), infections, parasites, cancer of the gastrointestinal tract, or poisoning. Acute renal failure, liver …
A short, flat, flexible piece of metal inside a plastic box makes a sharp clicking noise when it is pressed, either by the user’s thumb or, for the button clickers, by the button pressing on it. A dog training clicker is a small low-tech device that …
Today, “Relax” is a favorite behavior of Iris, a rescued Doberman belonging to North Carolina trainer Trish McMillan, CPDT. Iris used to exhibit an over-exuberant greeting style (often muzzle-punching people in the face), so McMillan taught Iris this behavior as a highly reinforced “incompatible alternative” to …
Pet Proof Your Home Against Electrical HazardsPublished 01-22-2023 Keeping your family safe is important, and families often include pets. You might consider pets similar to babies, except with sharper teeth and easier to potty train. Like babies, our pets don’t know enough to keep themselves safe …
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is fairly common in dogs, but the right therapeutic kidney diet can help slow the progression of the disease, alleviate symptoms, and ensure the dog’s best possible quality of life. Photo by Elena Popova, Getty Images Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a …
Getting an adequate amount of sleep is important for the physical and behavioral health of a growing puppy – as well as our sanity! Helping your puppy develop a healthy sleep schedule isn’t difficult, but it does require conscious effort on your part. Photo by Kathy …
A confident Velcro dog will understand that sometimes you must leave the house, but you will be back. A special spot or crate where he can wait sometimes helps the transition. Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial | Getty Images A “Velcro dog” wants to be where you …
