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Author: Stephanie Hyde Dogs are known for being fearless explorers of the unknown. Unfortunately for us, that “unknown” sometimes means our garage. When strapped for space, many homeowners turn to their garage to store off-season items, tools, and chemicals for the car. Storing these items in the garage can produce a tempting threat and unsafe […]
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Adventures In Nail Trimming!
Friday, August 2nd, 2013The bane of a dog’s existence (and their pet parent’s) is often the dreaded TRIMMING OF THE NAILS. I have two rottweilers, Buddy and Martini. Buddy used to let me trim his nails with no trouble, but then, I clipped a little too close once and BOOM – it was the end of Buddy’s cooperative […]
Carol’s Corner: How to Discourage Poop-Eating Behavior
Friday, February 1st, 2013Dear Carol: Do you have any advice to prevent my dog from eating poop outside? Thanks, Jennifer Dear Jennifer: Poop eating or coprophagia is a relatively common behavior, especially in younger dogs. Many dogs outgrow the problem. As disgusting as the behavior seems to us, it falls under the category of being self-reinforcing to dogs. […]
The Vet’s Perspective: Holiday Hazards
Friday, December 14th, 2012Author: Joyce Heideman, DVM The holidays are a special time of year for most of us and can be a very joyous time. Unfortunately, they also bring their own set up hazards and risks for your pet. These include foreign body ingestion, accidental poisonings and feeding problems. This is a list of some “Holiday […]
Fourth of July Fireworks Pet Precautions
Friday, June 29th, 2012By: Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT, owner of Arrow Dog Training With Michigan’s new “legal” fireworks law, this weekend, next week and next weekend could be quite stressful for our pets. Plan now to take precautions to make this holiday a happy time instead of a tragic one!! Remember, this is the #1 time of year […]
The Vet’s Perspective with Dr. Joyce: Flea Control
Thursday, June 21st, 2012Author: Joyce Heideman, DVM It’s that time of year again when the weather is warm and humid, and the fleas are making our pets miserable. It has been said that with the past year’s weather conditions, this year will be pretty bad with the flea, tick and mosquito problem. To help you get control over […]
Be Prepared! Make a Pet First Aid Kit
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012Let’s face it, our pets are part of our families. Being prepared can mean saving a life. According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), 1 out of 4 pets would survive an emergency if just one pet first aid technique was applied before getting emergency veterinary care. That pet could be your furry family […]
What Happens To Animals When You Die?
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Working in animal rescue, you come across more than your fair share of heart-wrenching stories and animals who have survived terrible conditions and yet still want nothing more than to be loved by everyone. When Voiceless-MI pulled Turner and his partner in crime Hooch from the animal shelter, the volunteers discovered that Turner had some health […]
Barney Rubble’s Story
Thursday, September 30th, 2010We’d like you to meet Barney Rubble, a 100 pound Rottweiler, who despite living outside on a chain in Detroit, was pretty well-cared for and has a super-sweet, loving disposition. His family saved him from being a guard dog at a local business, but they didn’t have the means to care for him. A kind […]