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...

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 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...

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 longest-tenured...

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...