by Cindy Fertsch | Sep 5, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features
Sept. 14th at 4H Fairgrounds Proceeds will benefit Absecon Veterinary Hospital’s 501(c)3 charity, Laddie’s Legacy. Dogs and their families are invited to the 4th Annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, Sept.14, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Atlantic County 4H...
by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 29, 2024 | Features, Pets
By Heidi Clayton In 1939, a couple dropped off a little dog named Terry at the Hollywood Dog Training School, which was owned by Carl Spitz. Reportedly, they dropped the Cairn Terrier off because they could not stop the dog from going to the bathroom inside their...
by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 22, 2024 | Features, Pets
By Heidi Clayton One of my favorite breeds to watch at a dog show is the Afghan hound. Known for their long stunning coat, watching an Afghan hound sail across the ring with their hair flowing is a thing of beauty. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog or a...
by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 15, 2024 | Features, Pets
By Heidi Clayton According to the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, the condition known as the luxating patella is found in nearly seven percent of all puppies. Simply stated, a luxating patella is a dislocated kneecap. The degree of luxation will determine if...
by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 8, 2024 | Features, Pets
By Heidi Clayton When I take a new puppy in my training program, I always go over the puppy’s physical conformation before we start to train and I allow them to play with other dogs. An alarming trend I have seen in nearly every doodle or poo mix is very loose hips...
