For years, dogs have been used by law enforcement, farmers, families, and individuals as a source for protection and defense. A protective dog is doing what they believe is best: protecting you by surveying surroundings and ensuring that things are safe. When you’re on an evening walk or home alone, having your protective pooch by … Read more
Angel is a Chocolate Labrador mix. Her owners adopted Angel from a shelter and were told at the time that she was about 6 months old. Within a few days of coming home however, Angel starts acting particularly odd, following her owners around the house, whining. The next day her owners notice a bloody discharge … Read more
Fleas are a pain (literally) – a nightmare that all dog owners face at some point. Lots of people turn to chemical spot on treatments to combat the problems. The bigger issues is, these treatments often do more harm than good. If you’re thinking about using Frontline Plus, a topical pharmaceutical used to kill fleas … Read more
The decision to spay or neuter your dog can be a difficult one. There are so many considerations when making this decision but most pet owners can agree that if it will make your dogs life longer then its no longer a difficult decision. Our Thornton vets are here to talk about whether that is … Read more
Drug sniffing or narcotic detection dogs possess an extraordinary olfactory ability, allowing them to detect a wide range of substances. Law enforcement and security personnel use their keen sense of smell to find illegal drugs, prescription medications, explosives, and other contraband. Below, we provide an overview of what drug-sniffing dogs can detect and answer some … Read more
Determining whether your balcony is a safe outdoor space for your pup depends on a lot of factors. It often comes down to knowing the dangers that exist and knowing how your dog behaves. However, regardless of the balcony and the dog, there are steps that owners can take to mitigate possible risks and make … Read more
Learn if it’s okay to give your dog lamb bones and how to do it safely Every dog owner knows that gleam in their pup’s eyes when they spot a bone. It’s almost comical how excited our furry friends get at the mere sight of something to chew on. But when it comes to lamb … Read more
Service dogs play a vital role in enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Understanding service dog requirements is essential-not only for those considering obtaining one but also for businesses, public facilities, and communities that interact with service dog teams. This article provides an overview of the legal definitions, training standards, … Read more
If you talk to your dog, you’re in the majority: 84% of pet owners talk to their dogs. Maybe it’s just to ask for certain behaviors, or maybe it’s entire conversations. Either way, have you ever wondered how many words your dog can understand? Do they know the meaning of those words, or do they … Read more
Letting your puppy outside is far more complicated than most new pet parents realize. Obviously, we all want to take our adorable new puppies out into the world to show them off and socialize them as soon as possible, but the outside world does present risks to your puppy. The biggest worry is that puppies … Read more