Those of us who’ve raised a dog or two are familiar with how fast dogs can grow, especially when they’re puppies. Sometimes, it seems as if they gain inches and pounds by the hour!
We all want to keep our pets healthy, and the best way to do that is through regular checkups with the veterinarian. Sometimes those visits lead to the discovery of illnesses or conditions, which can lead to expensive treatments, surgeries, and medications. Then, the bills start piling up, and before long you're having a hard time keeping up financially. Other times, we wish we could take our pets to see our veterinarian more, but there just isn't enough money left over this month to do so.
Dr. Ruth MacPete shares her picks for great holiday gifts for your pets!
Regular checkups and blood work for your pet is important.
Dr. Sophia Yin demonstrates the secret to effective dog training: consistently rewarding desired behavior and removal of rewards for unwanted behavior. Exact timing is extremely important until the desired behaviors become a habit. This requires that owners be aware of all interactions with their dog or they will unwittingly spend more time thwarting their plan the working towards their intended goals. According to Dr. Lin, it's important to learn to move in ways that make the signals clear and make the training fun for dogs so they want to be on their best behavior.
