Saving Pit Bulls, one wet nose at a time
Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Dogs
Cerebellar hypoplasia in dogs is a condition where the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls coordination, fails to fully develop while puppies are still in their mothers’ wombs. Sometimes caused by genetic mutations, or intrinsic factors, it’s particularly...
National Pit Bull Awareness Day – October 26th
There’s a common misconception out there that all Pit Bulls are mean, aggressive animals that are hard to train or raise as a pet. In reality, Pit Bulls are known by their owners to be as loving, kind, and compassionate as any other breed of dog. On October 26th each...
The Traits of an Informed Dog Owner
Being an informed dog owner means being a pup's best friend. On the other hand, being an uninformed one can often lead to a life of misery, even death, for “man’s” best friend. Consider the alarming number of dogs being abandoned and abused, surrendered and, all too...
Doggy Kisses: Darling or Dangerous
As dog owners, do you crave the feeling of your cherished canine companions’ kisses? Have you ever wondered why dogs lick faces? Should you worry about it or even stop it? Did you know that human face licking evolved from wolf puppies’ instinctual habit of licking the...
Never Leave Dogs in Hot Cars, Not even a Minute!
“It Was Just For A Minute!” Sadder words were never spoken. WHY? Because an errand meant to take that proverbial minute is 60 seconds too long when a dog is left unattended in a hot car. WHY? Because, even on mild summer days, with a car parked in the shade and the...
