“Jump Down” Syndrome & Why You Should Be Using Dog Ramps
Ever heard of the term “Jump Down Syndrome”? Me neither, until my Aussie, Kiera (who was 12 at the time), jumped out of my car at the Vet’s for a routine checkup. That simple jump triggered the onset of Vestibular Disease, which she battled for the rest of her life. The irony of that moment—taking her in to keep her healthy and instead setting off something that would plague her to her death—still gets me.
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Q: From the Mailbag: Natasha asks, I currently have two male dogs (a Labrador 5 yrs and a Yorkshire Terrier 2 yrs) and they both get along great. I’ve always wanted a Rottweiler. Do you think it would be a bad idea getting a 3rd dog? What sex would you say would be better? Thanks.
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Lyme Disease in the Northeast is No Longer Just a Dog Problem
My dogs hate the heat. All three of them struggle all summer long to find the coolest spots. If there’s a fan, there’s a dog underneath it. If there’s a cross breeze, a dog is lying in it. If there is a tile floor, yep, careful not to step on another dog. You get the idea.