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Food allergies and your dog
My second service dog, Morgan, really suffered from allergies. How common are food allergies in the canine population? Experts think that from 10 to 20 percent of all dogs are affected at some point during their life. Signs of food allergies can be itching,...
Canine Lifetime Health Project
I am always interested in new studies that can support my assistance dog’s overall health and well-being. The Morris Animal Foundation has started a huge new project which will study dogs over the course of their lives in an effort to learn how to prevent and treat...
Going Green – Reducing your Assistance Dog’s Carbon Pawprint
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine had a great article recently on “going green” with your dog. If you are trying to reduce your own carbon footprint and go green, think about how a few simple steps can help you reduce your assistance dog’s impact on...
Dealing with Your Dog’s Arthritis
As our working dogs age, arthritis can become a big issue. Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s “Dog Watch” reported on arthritis in Dogs recently. They tell us that just as millions of American people are dealing with arthritis, so are American dogs,...
How’s your assistance dog’s off-lead recall?
How’s your assistance dog’s off-lead recall? Whistle is an amazing assistance dog and he spends a lot of his time working with me. However, I try to give him several times throughout the day and evening when he can spend some free time in the backyard relaxing and...
