http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:28:10 -0700 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:35:43 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Cranial-cruciate-ligament-surgery-in-canines?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner Annie in her pen after surgery It started with an innocent race off the deck. My two crazy dogs wanted to see who could get to the squirrel feeder first. Unfortunately, our girl dog slipped while heading down the last two steps, and her squeal s... Shelter rescue series Surgeries Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:35:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Cranial-cruciate-ligament-surgery-in-canines?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d7-Dog-sitters-offer-a-great-alternative-to-kenneling?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner Annie & Nik content in their own homeSince we discussed ways to help dogs through separation anxiety in my last article, another great idea we found was hiring dog sitters to take care of them while we were on vacation. Since our male dog ha... Shelter rescue series Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:16:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d7-Dog-sitters-offer-a-great-alternative-to-kenneling?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d5-Mental-health-issues-with-shelter-rescues-series-Separation-Anxiety-4?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner Nik suffered from separation anxietySeparation anxiety is another issue you may encounter with shelter rescues. Because a new owner isn’t usually privy to an adopted dog’s past owners or experiences, some shelter rescues can exhibit fearf... Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:14:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d5-Mental-health-issues-with-shelter-rescues-series-Separation-Anxiety-4?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d28-Mental-health-issues-with-shelter-rescues-series-Submissive-urination-3?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner Annie being submissiveOur next area of concern when dealing with adopting shelter rescues is submissive urination. We were fortunate in that the shelter was very honest in their adoptive description, so we knew prior to taking our golden retriever ho... Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:28:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d28-Mental-health-issues-with-shelter-rescues-series-Submissive-urination-3?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Mental-health-issues-with-shelter-rescues-series-Boredom-2?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner    Green Kong ice cream coneIn our next look at adopting pets from shelters, the other issue that surfaced was that you are not shopping for particular purebred animals at the pound. Many times you end up with a mutt who is a mixture of sev... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:40:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Mental-health-issues-with-shelter-rescues-series-Boredom-2?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d26-Mental-health-issues-with-shelter-rescues-series-1?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner Dog door panel in sliding glass doorIf you’ve ever adopted an adult canine from a shelter, you know that despite your excellent decision to give a stray a good, loving home, you have no idea what the animal has experienced on his journey from p... Shelter rescue series Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:36:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d26-Mental-health-issues-with-shelter-rescues-series-1?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d21-Pet-insurance-helps-offset-cost-of-pet-healthcare?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner  With the economy in a downslide, any additional expense seems like a burden. But, sometimes, you need to balance the cost versus the benefit of what you’re buying, and pet insurance is worth the investment. For the low cost of $20-$30 a m... Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:52:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d21-Pet-insurance-helps-offset-cost-of-pet-healthcare?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d20-Mobile-grooming-services-offer-pets-personal-attention?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner Annie in her Xmas grooming bandanaIf you’ve got a dog breed that requires regular grooming, then you’ve probably thought, “Is it that time again already?” We own a golden retriever whose hair seems to grow out and look scraggl... Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:03:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d20-Mobile-grooming-services-offer-pets-personal-attention?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d19-Does-your-canine-suffer-from-allergies?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner Read the labels on pet foodDoes your four-legged friend go on a sneezing jag that seems like it will never stop? Does he exhibit continuous chewing of his paws or tail? These could be symptoms of allergic reactions to stimuli in his environment. Ther... Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:05:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d19-Does-your-canine-suffer-from-allergies?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d14-Offleash-dog-parks-offer-great-socialization-opportunities?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner Nikki talking about the dog parkAn hour or two spent at the off-leash dog park sniffing, running and doing some occasional humping is an awesome afternoon. So says our German Shepherd/Siberian Husky mix, Nikki, as he barks incessantly on the way ther... Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:06:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d14-Offleash-dog-parks-offer-great-socialization-opportunities?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d8-Sudden-blindness-in-canines?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner Betsy She can’t see,” he said solemnly, holding her small golden retriever head in his hands. “And she’s terrified.” Our baby was scared, and she needed us to be strong for her. I moved closer and leaned up against her. ... Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:52:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3183-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d8-Sudden-blindness-in-canines?cid=exrss-Seattle-Pet-Health-Examiner