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Why Not to “Breed Them Young and Breed Them Often”!

New arguments for breeding older dog moms I have always been uncomfortable with the saying “Breed them young, breed them often” with regards to dog breeding.  This is most often heard from reproductive veterinarians who are telling breeders how to most easily get...

The Zen of Saying Goodbye

Lessons learned from the death of my dog. I wanted it to be a beautiful, sunny day.  It was a stormy, overcast morning. I wanted my vet to be there.  He was out of the country on vacation. I wanted it to happen when life was a bit calmer.  It happened unexpectedly in...

Dog Poop, Measles and Parvovirus

An Argument for Individual Contribution to Herd Immunity Dr Pauline Chen wrote a compelling editorial linking dog poop to the measles outbreak in the US. Strange bedfellows, you think? Her point is that just as cleaning up after your dog is an act of personal...

Might Dog Dads Contribute More Than Just DNA?

Might Dog Dads Contribute More Than Just DNA? In the past, we focused our prenatal care on our mama dogs. We fed them the best food possible, supplemented carefully and made sure they were in top condition. We knew from experience and research that good moms that...