From the category archives:

Health & Safety

Helping My Dog Lose Weight

by Ellen B. on February 1, 2012

Dog is gaining weight? Try these tips. Of course it’s best to use these tips before your dog’s weight gain becomes a real health concern.

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Pet to the Vet

by Melissa R. on January 17, 2012

Itchy tummy, sore leg… time to take your pet to the vet.

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Dog owner’s personal experience with her dog being diagnosed with anaplasmosis.

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Salt melting products applied to icy, slippery roads and sidewalks can be harmful to dogs in a couple of ways.

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Gorilla Glue is a great product for projects, but pet owners need to keep it out of their pet’s reach. If consumed, it can cause death.

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Planning in advance for how our pets may react to new people coming into their world can help keep the holidays cheerful for them and for our company.

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Chocolate is toxic to dogs. Find out how much chocolate is too much, and what to do if a dog ingests chocolate.

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Pet Health Radio

by Gordon Magee on October 10, 2011

Each Tuesday, one of our veterinary team members or other experts, is live online, on-air, covering topics that are important to pet owners.

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World Rabies Day

by Holly Nash, DVM, MS on September 28, 2011

Annually, over 6,000 cases of rabies are reported in animals in the U.S. Make sure the rabies vaccination status of your dog, cat or ferret is current!

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Learn about Cerenia, a nausea-controlling drug that helps dogs with motion sickness.

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In addition to the pet food and nutrition information available on the Drs. Foster & Smith website, here are some additional reliable resources.

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Living With a Blind Dog

by Mi K. on August 18, 2011

How to help your blind dog get around in the house.

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Buzz Off!

by Jackie A. on July 14, 2011

Flies and mosquitoes can bother dogs as much as they bother humans. Certain flea & tick control products repel biting flies and mosquitoes.

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