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Holiday Safety for Dogs
Beware of any festive delights that contain dried fruit such as raisins, as these are dried grapes, which are toxic to dogs.

Fungi Facts for You and Your Four-Legged Loved Ones (Part Two)
While mushrooms can be a tasty treat for humans, even those that are edible to us can be incredibly dangerous to dogs.

Can Acupuncture Help Pets with Painful Conditions?
In the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat and prevent all manner of health issues. It is particularly beneficial in reducing pain.

Keep These Foods Away from Your Dog at Thanksgiving
Cooked turkey and ham bones can splinter causing internal damage if they are eaten by your dog.

Fungi Facts for You and Your Four-Legged Loved Ones (Part One)
If ticks and predators weren’t enough, there is another danger lurking, sometimes, in our very own backyards: poisonous mushrooms!

Halloween Can Be Stressful for Dogs
...keep your dog inside and away from the door as your dog may not recognize that the ghost, vampire or witch at your door is a child or person they know.

I’ve Been Rescued by a Pet
Dezra challenged me. She encouraged me to grow. She taught me patience. She taught me how to meet her needs and ultimately the needs of fosters and other dogs as well.

How to Interact with a Dog – Respecting Personal Space
The higher a dog's level of arousal, the more space they may require. Please show empathy in this situation. You may not see something as a threat, but if your dog does, that fear is genuine to them.