Dogs in General

There are three types of calls I routinely get from my family:

1. All medical related concerns thanks to my EMT background.
2. All vegetable gardening questions thanks to more than a couple of decades of dirt under my fingernails.
3. Last but not least…  Dogs of course!

It ensures that I regularly get to hear from most of my family fairly often.  The most recent call I fielded was from one of my nephews who has a delightful female Golden Retriever. As … Read More

Compost pet waste? I know, gross. Not to mention potentially dangerous! But hang in there with me for a moment…

I have three dogs and one cat. Luckily, for their health, they all poop at least once a day. That’s a LOT of poop over the course of a year. Multiply that times all the other pets in the country and that’s REALLY A LOT of pet poop (typically tied in non-biodegradable bags) going into landfills!

In my ongoing efforts … Read More

The Executive Board of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently released their new pet ownership guidelines.

Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership

1. Owning a pet is a privilege and should result in a mutually beneficial relationship. However, the benefits of pet ownership come with obligations.
2. Responsible pet ownership includes:
3. Committing to the relationship for the life of the pet(s).
4. Avoiding impulsive decisions about obtaining pet(s), and carefully selecting pet(s) suited to your home and lifestyle.
5. Recognizing that ownership of pet(s)