There is an epidemic here in America, that you may not be aware of. An epidemic of overweight and obese dogs, that affects the majority of dogs! We briefly touched on this fact in our article about your relationship with your Vet. Now we will be expanding upon the fact that 56% of Dogs are […]
You hear it all the time from human dentists: brush twice daily, floss, use mouthwash and rinse. It’s a routine that is hammered into our brains so often that for most of us it becomes second nature. However, what you hear about far less is that you need to take care of your pet’s teeth […]
Diamond and I have a lot of fun together in the summer months. We love to hike, swim, and attend outdoor concerts along with a plethora of other activities. Here are a few considerations I keep in mind when deciding whether Diamond should go on an excursion or stay home with her canine buds in […]
Shanna Stichler Here at Vetality, we like to celebrate all the holidays that affect our pets or working animal partners. Last week, we took time to honor our amazing guide dog friends. Today though, we’re going to give love to animals who, well, give love of their own to people all around the world. It’s […]
By Shanna Stichler International Guide Dog Day is always the last Wednesday in April. This is a time to celebrate the important role that all guide dogs, but especially my good friend Diamond, play in the lives of blind and visually impaired handlers around the world. What are guide dogs anyway? Guide dogs are specially […]
Shanna Stichler Assistance dog training centers across the United States have discovered a new source of volunteers ready and willing to commit at least a year of their time to raising a service dog puppy and preparing him or her for formal task training. These people are inmates incarcerated in correctional institutions around the country. […]
The weather across the country is finally warming up! For many dog owners that means one thing is on their mind, shedding. As anyone with a dog can tell you, shedding is an unavoidable occurrence, regardless of age, size, or breed. That cuddly fur that makes your pooch so adorable will inevitably make its way […]
March is Poison Prevention Month and most every pet owner has at one point thought about or actively prevented their pet getting into something that they shouldn’t have. It’s one of the least pleasant parts of pet parenthood, sadly our furry friends aren’t always the best at knowing what they shouldn’t eat. In honor of […]
As many pet owners may or may not know oral hygiene is just as important for your pet as it is for you. Sadly, for most pets, their owners may not know they need their teeth taken care of, or they may not know how best to take care of their pet’s teeth! We spoke […]
By Shanna Stichler Hello again, Vetality readers! It’s been a while, but this time I have a personal story for you all. It’s about a guide dog school, a man, and his very special new furry friend. Helping people find a new canine companion is one of the ultimate rewards of service dog training. It […]