Lyme disease in dogs: How to prevent and respond to it
If you want to enjoy the outdoors with your dogs in the summer in southern New Jersey, you will, at some point, have to deal with ticks. I spend a lot of time in the woods with my dogs, and ticks are just a part of life. However, I take measures to prevent them from...
Doable dental routines for dogs
By Heidi Clayton According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, nearly 80 percent of all dogs show signs of periodontal disease by age three. That high number can be reduced by owners regularly brushing their dogs’ teeth. If you spend just a little...
Do dogs need to brush their teeth?
By Heidi Clayton An often overlooked part of raising a puppy is training them to tolerate their teeth being checked and brushed by handling their mouths and checking their bites. Keeping teeth clean and plaque-free is an important part of a dog’s overall health....
Easter egg hunt for dogs was a walk in the park
By Heidi Clayton I was very excited to team up with my friends Ryan and Marie Harp for their inaugural K9 Easter Egg Hunt at Working Dog Farms on Friday, April 18. It was a huge success and the start of many dog-friendly adventures to come. After a long and...
