Insurance? For My Pet?Yes! Here’s Why! Download The PDF We haven't had the best luck with our pets' health in the past, but have never had pet insurance. When we brought our new mini Golden Retriever puppy Quinn in for his first puppy well-check, River Valley Veterinary Service made us aware of [...]
The “No Free Lunch” Principle Download The PDF Good Puppy Social Club This program also referred at as “Nothing in Life is Free,” was designed by Dr. Victoria Voith. It’s a useful technique for treating many types of behavioral problems in puppies. It can reduce a variety of attention-getting behaviors [...]
Bordetella Download The PDF Bordetella bronchiseptica Bordetella is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory disease of dogs. It is common anywhere there are large numbers of dogs or puppies present thus giving it the common name of “Kennel Cough.” Most often noticed is a cough lasting anywhere from a few days to [...]
Responsible Pet Owner Rules for Kids Download The PDF Talk to the dog in a normal voice. No screaming or yelling. Approach the dog quietly. Walk, don’t run. Make a fist & let him sniff before you touch him. Pet the dog gently on the back from head to tail. [...]
Help! My Puppy is Biting Download The PDF While it won’t heal those punctures on your hands and ankles any faster, it may be comforting to know that if your puppy is biting you are not alone. Mouthing and biting are normal (but not desirable) behaviors and essentially all puppies will [...]
Intestinal Parasites Download The PDF Intestinal parasites are worms and micro-organisms that live in the intestines of dogs and cats. These include roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, coccidia, and giardia. Some of these parasites are zoonotic and may, under certain circumstances, be transmissible to people. They are very important to detect and treat in [...]
Distemper (Da2PP) Download The PDF Canine Distemper (D) Canine Distemper is a highly contagious viral respiratory disease of dogs. It is very common in wildlife (fox, skunks, raccoons), and very capable of infecting non-vaccinated dogs. Canine Distemper is characterized by discharge from the eyes and nose, loss of appetite, fever and [...]
Encouraging Puppies & Kittens to be More Outgoing Download The PDF Some kittens and puppies are a little shy and naturally a bit more afraid of strangers, especially some children and men. Behaviorists and veterinarians now understand that this fear is the primary reason pets may bite. Fortunately, young puppies and [...]
Your Dog & Crates Download The PDF A Pet Owner’s Guide To The Dog Crate By Nicki Meyer A MESSAGE TO THE PET OWNER: Far too many potentially good pets are misunderstood, unfairly punished/abused, isolated, or simply “gotten rid of” by otherwise kind and well-meaning owners who are unable to prevent, control, [...]
Puppy & Adult Care Schedule Download The PDF Your puppy is growing at an incredible rate! In the first six months, your puppy will be potty trained, go to puppy school, lose baby teeth, get adult teeth and start puberty! A year old dog is equivalent in age to an 8 [...]
