Separation anxiety is the second-most common problem that canine behaviorists address.  The signs include destructiveness, vocalization, salivation, urination or defecation while the owner is gone and not at other times.  […]

UH OH, Charlie’s been fighting with one of those cute striped “cats” again!   Image Source: Erwin C. Nielsen/Painet Inc., Illinois Department of Natural Resources.   SKUNK-OFF RECIPE 1 Quart        […]

My dog looks like he’s having an asthma attack!   Frequently, especially in times of the year with high pollen counts, we have calls from people who think their dog […]

Dog Cookie Recipe DOGGIE COOKIES Ingredients: 4 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups oatmeal 1 ¼ cups water ¼ cup minced apple 3 Tb cinnamon 1 Tb oil 2 Tb […]

What is it? Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland, a small paired gland in the neck, overproduces thyroid hormone.  Thyroid hormone regulates the metabolism in the body, and when it […]

Feline asthma is a result of inflammation in the lungs which causes constriction of the airways, or bronchioles.  Basic treatment of feline asthma involves both relief of the underlying inflammation […]