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I know we are still many weeks away from spring here in the Northeast, but it is a good time to review & check our homes for some of the most toxic plants for dogs. Azalea – The toxins in azalea plants can be very severe and potentially cause drooling, [...]

This reminder came in from a member of Sheltie Nation, Momo's Mom.  "Maybe you all know this already, but I just learned it the hard way:  TEA TREE OIL IS POISONOUS TO DOGS AND CATS.  My dog Momo is okay now, but I STUPIDLY put some tea tree oil on his [...]

No these wounds were not caused by a leash or a fence, rather a lack of them! "Yesterday afternoon Autumn, my mom and I were taking a walk around the neighborhood when a large dog that was loose on its front lawn without a leash or any kind of fence [...]

After reading the Sheltie Nation post, "Does your Sheltie have bad breath?", Duncan the rescue Sheltie wanted to show us an example of why it is so important to provide regular dental care for your Sheltie. "If you remember, Duncan is a Puppy Mill   Rescue.  He had never been provided [...]

Did you know: ACE can be fatal to dogs with potential for the MDR1 gene mutation?  Breeds known to carry the mdr1 mutation include Australian Shepherds, Collies, English Shepherds, Longhaired Whippets, McNabs, Old English Sheepdogs, Shetland Sheepdogs, and Silken Windhounds.  Research has shown that three of every four Collies have [...]