Chocolate sweet and poisonous

And because we like our pets, we want to share good things with them.

But chocolate is one of the things we should NOT share with our pets. It is toxic to dogs and could even lead to death.

Myths and facts. Making the decision to spay or neuter a pet is very difficult for some people. There are many myths about these procedures.

Cat spay surgery

Trusting all dogs? When I would walk my dog, I would occasionally see people cross the street to avoid my pet. I often thought, "Do they really think that my beagle will do anything to them?" I do know  there are people who are just unsure of dogs, and I think this is a wiser approach than trusting all dogs, even for dog lovers.

A Dog aggression – it is our responsibility to prevent it

4.7 million bites. Dog bites are a serious problem. In the United States, 4.7 million people are bitten each year with more than half of the victims being children, innocent and trusting.  44,000 facial injuries seen in U.S. hospitals each year are caused by dog bites.

Reasons? As a veterinarian, I frequently see dogs that have bitten just one person. Yes, there are vicious dogs, but a large percentage of dogs are not vicious and will bite for other reasons. They may be scared, provoked, approached too quickly or just protective of their owner and surroundings. Whatever the case, owners must take responsibility. Given the right conditions, any dog can bite.

The owners’ responsibility needs to start when the dog is a puppy and continue throughout its life. 

Prevention. No matter what size or breed your dog is, the same prevention tips apply:

By: Angelica Bialek, DVM

Is your dog overweight? Canine obesity is a growing problem. At least 25 percent of all dogs are overweight. Many owners think that a dog in the recommended weight range is too thin and that a plump dog is just right. Wrong.