Can Doctors Have Service Dogs? Understanding Your Rights in Healthcare Settings

The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) on September 15, 2010, in the Federal Register. These requirements, or rules, contain updated requirements, including the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards). … Read more

When transporting a pet by a commercial airline, it is extremely important to understand their pet policy. These policies vary between airlines. Some allow small pets to fly in the cabin and others don’t. It is important to know the answers to all your questions before making your decision to fly your pet on any … Read more

Dogs often seem to know what’s happening around them! Whether your furry friend scurries into another room when you wheel out the vacuum cleaner or hurries to your side when you open a treat pouch, their mind can anticipate what’s about to happen next. This may have you wondering if your pup is capable of … Read more

Winter brings snowfall that turns our neighborhoods into a doggy paradise. There’s nothing quite like watching your furry friend bound through fresh snow with pure joy! But along with this winter wonderland comes a hidden danger – road salt. As a dog parent myself, I’ve seen firsthand how winter sidewalks can be absolute hell on … Read more

Bowie, our husky-German shepherd mix, loves riding along on the raft when we go out on local rivers here in southwest Montana. But, perched precariously on one of the tubes, he slipped and fell off in a Class 1 rapid last summer. Bowie knows how to swim, but he wasn’t wearing a life jacket, and … Read more

Dogs chew on their feet because it makes them feel good and is the perfect illustration of compulsive behaviour that many dogs demonstrate in times of anxiety. The behaviour is undesirable because when a dog chews on their own feet they can hurt or injure themselves and can lead to the bigger problem of a … Read more

Dog vaccinations are critical to ensuring your four-legged friend stays healthy from puppyhood into their senior years. Vaccines are the safest and most cost-effective way to protect your dog from many infectious preventable diseases. The science behind canine vaccinations has progressed significantly over the past decade, enhancing both their safety and efficacy against existing and … Read more

The first website (Diggs) focuses on understanding why dogs may hate crates and provides practical approaches to help them overcome this aversion. Key points include identifying potential causes like anxiety, implementing gradual introduction techniques, creating comfortable spaces, using positive reinforcement, and avoiding punishment. The second resource (wikiHow) provides detailed step-by-step instructions for crate training divided … Read more

As we approach the end of the year, celebrations such as Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve appear on the horizon. For many people, they provide a great excuse to crack out the fireworks, but often our pets feel differently. Noise phobias are incredibly common and require a multi-faceted approach to tackle. One of the … Read more

As a veterinarian and pet owner myself, I’ve seen this scenario countless times. You turn around for just a second, and there’s your dog, happily munching away on what they’ve discovered in the cat’s litter box It’s gross, it’s common, and yes – it definitely raises concerns about your dog’s health. Let me answer the … Read more