The Far Reaching Effects of Pain and Discomfort

Look beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee. ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Pain is a very common medical issue that can create or exacerbate behavior problems in our animal companions.  We must be aware of this.  Labeling behavior as "acting out" or "misbehaving" is not going to …

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The Paradoxical Dog

My Dog: The Paradox, By The Oatmeal Click on the image for many laughs. 

Chicken Soup for The Animal’s Soul and Body!

When we are not feeling well, or when the winter weather has chilled us to the bone, many people crave a steaming bowl of homemade soup to warm us up and make us feel cozy.  Did you know that we can do this for our animal companions, too? You’ve probably heard that chicken noodle soup …

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