Category: Pet Nutrition

TRACIE HOTCHNER: CANINE “SURVIVAL” TIPS FOR (VERY) COLD WINTER WEATHER

We’ve been having some bitter cold days recently in parts of the country and there are a number of things you can do to keep your dog comfortable – and safe – outdoors. Do not assume they have the “common sense” to come indoors when they begin to get hypothermia or frostbite on their ears
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AMAZING BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS—HALO HEALTHY WEIGHT CHALLENGE—OUR 5TH SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPANT!

If you like good before and after photos then you are going to love Xena’s! Xena is a 7 year old spayed female Pomeranian and our 5th successful participant in the Halo Healthy Weight Challenge program! Xena’s owners were desperate to get her to lose weight—their veterinarian had warned them of the health dangers of
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TRACIE HOTCHNER: DOGS ARE NATURALLY GENEROUS WITH THEIR TREATS

We all know how difficult it is for the parents of human children to teach them to share with their siblings. How often have we heard (as children ourselves or as parents) “Share with your brother,” or “Give half to your sister” – with less than stellar results?! People try to teach the next generation
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ASK-THE-VET: CAN CATS GET A STOMACH BUG?

Question: I currently have 5 cats…this past weekend one of them got really sick and was throwing up everywhere and every time she ate…the next day another cat started throwing up. And now every day another cat is getting sick while the other ones have slowed down the vomiting. Ones that RARELY get sick…what could
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TRACIE HOTCHNER: ITCHY DOG? DON’T ALWAYS BLAME THE FOOD! GET THE SPOT TEST!

Does your dog scratch and lick and/or bite at her ears, feet, flanks or neck? Skin problems are probably the number one reason pet owners go to their vets. I get numerous emails asking for advice and suggestions about resolving skin issues like hot spots, hair loss, and other epidermal problems. Of course fleas are
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