What to know about cherry eye and when to call your vet
While it may look very scary to see a red lump protruding from your dog’s eye, try not to panic — it is probably not a veterinary emergency. Nictitating occurs when a dog’s third eyelid prolapses and bulges from the eye. Since it resembles a cherry popping out, it is...
Meet the breed: The Rottweiler
In the world of purebred dogs, the term “purpose-bred dog” refers to dogs that were originally bred for a distinct purpose. While those specific purposes may not still exist in today’s modern society, the dogs retain their original traits that make them their...
How to keep your dog from howling this Halloween
Even the best-behaved dogs can become unhinged on Halloween. Suddenly, their home is being visited by an endless stream of strangers dressed up weird, or they are being forced to wear an odd outfit and to walk politely in a mass of people that are all just as excited...
Meet the breed: The Azawakh dog
It was beautiful weather for a dog show this past weekend in Galloway Township. Aside from my white bull terrier Kabuki doing some winning, I always enjoy looking at the other breeds and learning about where they come from. A breed that has been catching my eye lately...
