For decades, spaying and neutering dogs was often treated as a fairly simple choice: if a dog was not going to be used for breeding, the ovaries or testicles were removed. This prevents unwanted litters and reduces the risk of several diseases of the reproductive system. For me, the question has...
Parasite control is often discussed in very simple terms: drops, a tablet, a collar, a dewormer or a ‘natural’ product. In reality, parasite control is a very broad concept: some products are intended for parasites that live on the dog, such as ticks and fleas, while others target worms or...
Fenton was diagnosed with pannus two weeks before his 9th birthday. My first thought, honestly, was: why now? Pannus is often described as an eye disease that develops in middle age in German Shepherds and other predisposed breeds, but the actual age range is broader. For example, in a retrospective...
Most of us have probably heard the old rule that one dog year equals seven human years. It is a convenient calculation, but real life is much more interesting. Dogs do not age in a linear way, and their size matters in particular: during the first years of life they...
Small changes for better dog health: thoughtful feeding, vegetables, kefir, dental care and suitable exercise, without grand New Year’s promises.
I am one of those people for whom taking two large dogs on holiday does not sound like a dream vacation. If I have to, I can certainly manage it, but every now and then I prefer to travel without them. I joke that this way I get a break...
How well do you actually know what your dog is like when everything is normal? What does their breathing look like while asleep, how quickly do they get up, how much do they drink, what colour are their gums, and has that small soft lump on the left side been...
Can dogs become depressed? Behaviour changes, grief, medical causes, integrative herbs with documented amounts, and diffuser guidance.
At FendaF we often talk about how important it is to keep dogs moving. And that remains true: a dog should not spend its entire life on a sofa or confined to a fenced garden. But one question is asked too rarely. Can a dog get too much exercise?Yes. Not...
I love natural remedies. I've always had things at home that I can turn to for minor concerns: chamomile tea, coconut oil, honey, and some herbal remedies. What I appreciate about integrative veterinarians is that they don't just look at the animal through one symptom, but also notice the impact...
