Start Early When Socializing Your Puppy
By Reese Odenwelder, DVM Getting a new puppy is a very exciting time! There is so much fresh love and happiness with adding a new furry friend to the family. Certainly we want what is best for our new pet and during this novel period we often focus on the “now”. This typically includes potty training, nutrition, vaccines, or even grooming and obedience. As we try to master these goals as quick as possible we can often overlook important life steps for these furry kids.
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex aka Kennel Cough: Updates and What You Need to Know
Many dog owners are familiar with a complex of canine infectious respiratory diseases know colloquially as “Kennel Cough.” Dogs that are in contact with other dogs outside their home are commonly vaccinated for Bordetella bronchiseptica, one of the bacterial components of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC).
Hot Weather, Hot Dogs
Hello! This month is about giving owners an information guide to having a great summer with your pet! With the long, sunny days of summer coming it is important to remember the effects the rising temperatures can have on our furry companions.
New Puppies and Veterinary Care
Whether you got a “quarantine” puppy, a puppy over the holidays, or you’re planning to get one in the near future, the team at Alpine Animal Hospital has you covered with our new pet care tips! Welcoming a new puppy into your family is one of the cutest, sweetest, and most delightful experiences in life, but can also lead to a major lifestyle adjustment! Young animals require around-the-clock attention, and providing them with the right amount of love, exercise, socialization, and training are only a handful of the many components of new pet care.
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease
By Meggie Garvey, DVM Coughing dogs seem to be all around us this season! Dogs can acquire infectious respiratory disease when they are in close quarters with other dogs, such as when they go to the dog park or groomer, or are boarded at a Kennel. Respiratory disease in dogs has many causes. It can consist of a mild “tracheobronchitis”, inflammation of the trachea and airways, or a more serious pneumonia.
January is National Train Your Dog Month
Keep reading to learn about how you can help your dog become a cool, calm, & confident canine in any situation. Training your dog may seem like a time-consuming, daunting, or sometimes even unnecessary task, however, it is a crucial component to your dog’s ability to live a happy, fulfilling life. One of the most important aspects of training is socialization. Socialization is the process of preparing your dog to enjoy and be comfortable with various people, places, activities, other animals, etc.
Train Your Dog Month
January is National Train your dog month. This was developed to bring awareness to the importance of proper training and socialization for dogs in order to enrich their life and well-being. A well-trained dog is a happier healthier dog. The month of January was chosen for this because the holiday season has the highest rates of purchasing and or adopting a new family pet. Sadly, a large number of these dogs will subsequently be relinquished to local shelters, or abandoned, simply for behavior problems.
Coughing Dog – Not Just Kennel Cough
Our valley is blessed with a large and well-cared-for dog population. Dogs join us in everyday activities from hiking and going out for dinner to accompanying us at work. As you can imagine, there are many scenarios for dog-to-dog interactions, as well as the spreading of fomites and the contamination of objects. Most pet owners are very diligent about vaccinating their pets, and this includes the Bordetella vaccine aka “kennel cough” vaccine. So, why does your vaccinated pet show signs of kennel cough?
“Kennel Cough”
“Kennel Cough”, what comes to mind when we see this word? Generally, we think of the “common cold” of the dog world that our little fur friends get when going to kennel or grooming facilities. In recent years, there has been a change in the name to illustrate the big picture of the disease more accurately: Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex or CIRDC.
Can Dogs Get Sunburnt? Dog Sunburn Signs, Symptoms, and When to See Your Veterinarian
When temperatures start to heat up and the days grow longer, people and their pets naturally begin spending more time outdoors exploring nature, catching up on yard chores, or simply soaking up the sunshine. Just like us, most dogs enjoy the warmer weather. As pet parents, we fill their days with walks, games of fetch, and sunbathing while we take care of all the yard chores we previously mentioned.