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Adult Dog Separation Anxiety

Adult Dog Separation Anxiety

Even adult dogs can suffer from separation anxiety. The trigger: they become agitated when they’re separated from their owners. Some are stressed before their owners leave and some may try to keep them from leaving. Within minutes of their owners’ departure, they’ll...
Acupuncture for Dogs

Acupuncture for Dogs

What precisely is dog acupuncture and how does it work? According to the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine, illness is caused by an imbalance of vital energies in the body. Acupuncture, an important aspect of this philosophy, focuses on restoring the body’s...
The Rewards of Dog Ramps and Dog Stairs

The Rewards of Dog Ramps and Dog Stairs

Older dogs struggling with mobility? Is your cherished canine companion finding it nearly im-paws-ible to climb steps or climb onto or off of surfaces? Is he either panting or yelping after completing a once-easy jump – be it into the car or onto a couch? Is he...
Addison’s Disease in Dogs

Addison’s Disease in Dogs

Addison’s disease or hypoadrenocorticism is the result of decreased hormone production in the cortex (outer part) of a dog’s adrenal glands. Located close to the kidneys, the adrenal glands are a pair of small glands, each of which is comprised of an outer cortex and...
31 Mile Dog Walk in August

31 Mile Dog Walk in August

K2C walking challenges are back! We have missed them and we know you have too! So let’s get moving this summer. Join us for the 31 Mile Dog Walk in August Challenge! You will be joining Kennel to Couch, a registered 501(c)(3) dedicated to helping the...
Aiding Dogs with Anal Gland Issues

Aiding Dogs with Anal Gland Issues

The anal glands, or anal sacs, are two small pouches situated on either side of a dog’s anus — approximately at the two o’clock and ten o’clock positions. Present in both males and females, the sacs’ walls are lined with sweat glands that produce and store a...

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