Genome Barks Podcasts

Genome Barks Podcasts
Introducing AKC and CHF’s latest program, Genome Barks Podcasts.
Here is a list of podcasts currently in the library which can be found
on both www.akc.org and www.akcchf.org.

Infectious Disease, with Dr. Adam Birkenheuer
Canine Eye Disease, with Dr. Gillian McClellan
Canine Cancers, with Dr. Cheryl London
PetPatrners Inc., with Linda Bell
Canine Skin Allergies, with Dr. Bruce Hammerberg
Canine Neurological Disease, with [...]

Debby on…scratching dogs

Christi is at her wit’s end. Who could blame her. She is battling a scratching dog. Here’s what she had to say:
Hi Debby,
I’m bummed!!! You should see Ruby’s coat, it’s a total mess, bald spots everywhere and she continues to scratch. I’m at my wits end and not sure where to go from here. I’ve [...]

:Susan on…itchy skin

Okay. Okay. So the graphic isn’t a dog itching. But it’s really cool!! Far more interesting than an actual photo of a dog itching! It’s called Guard Dog, found in the Street Art and Sculpture area of the Itchy Pixels website.  You can understand why a google search on ‘itchy canines’ led to it. There’s a bunch of other [...]

:and how do we know if they get too thin?

Some weeks ago…probably several months ago, Susan sent this…
As you know, I was concerned that both Raji and Sammy had gotten too fat.
And they had.   Now I am guessing that they are both down to around 16
pounds (from about 19 or so)
Now they are thin, and I am wondering what the signs would be if they
were [...]

:How to grade your dog’s food

Lots of goodies as I wade through my overflowing mailbox…

Found on Backyard Chickens discussion forum, Susan shared How to grade your dog’s food. Whole Dog Journal does an excellent of reviewing dog foods, from kibble to raw, but they are very, very strict on copying their articles. Otherwise, I would!

:Tote bag on a Wednesday morning

Okay. Okay. So, I’m trying something slightly different this morning. I want to sit here and write. But I can’t. I’ve got to get to work. I’ve got lots of dogs on my books. I’ve got a private yoga class with Athena at 5:30. I don’t want to be late. Yet, the words are waiting, [...]

Picky, picky

Jack’s Cat Would Eat No Trout
His Dog Would Eat No Spam
by Rebecca Stringer Korpita
Alma brings up the issue of picky eating habits: “I just ordered some Ground tripe and liver treats from absolute K-9.  Roadie is getting picky again.  He will eat if I am  sitting there.  He eats a little and goes back off and on  [...]

Raisin The Alarm

Read this article to learn more about raisin toxicity.

Proden PlaqueOff

Vickie shared this…
Purchased a small bottle of this stuff on October 18th …
Started using it immediately on the dogs … 1/2 scoop (it’s a *very* small scoop) daily.
Frankers no longer has doggy breath and the tartar that all three had can now be easily scraped off with a fingernail.  Some teeth have cleaned themselves just with [...]

Itchy dog feet…

I think Kathy’s comment under Trick or Treat deserves attention, so I’m reposting it here. Here’s her question: 
Please, could you offer some advice on itchy dog feet?  When the 3 amigos paws are vet checked, they are treated for yeast or allergy.  It isn’t bacterial.  But the problem keeps returning…is there something I can add to their [...]