Animals Unfolded

Animal companions are very much a part of our day-to-day. It's our job as humans to ensure that our pets acclimate to family life and that they are equipped to cope with the changes that invariably occur. Over the years, it's been my mission as a writer to empower you to do that by exploring topics like animal behavior, pet health and the power of the human-animal bond.

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Unsteady as she goes: canine idiopathic vestibular disease

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It’s not unusual for me to get a text or phone call any hour of the day from families-of-record if their pet is presenting with symptoms tha...
Friday, February 2, 2024

Dog booties are helpful for senior and geriatric dogs in every season, but which ones are best?

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Dog booties are used to protect a pet’s paws from the elements, mostly in winter. The products used to melt ice can wreak havoc on the pads,...
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Observing sedation as a side effect of a pet’s pain medication—or is it something else?

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There are a few things that pet guardians rate as important when addressing the needs of their aging or terminally ill pet: they don’t want ...
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Want advice on feeding your infirm pet? Skip the armchair experts, go to the professionals

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Food is one of those most important topics that is discussed in the focus of my work, and it’s not surprising.  I use it as a positive reinf...
Friday, August 18, 2023

Looking for a canine enrichment option that won’t be a foreign body risk but is still fun? Help is here

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Canine enrichment is a topic I bring up not only during consultations, but throughout the pet’s lives that I’m tending. It’s vital in keepin...
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Has ‘work-from-home’ influenced how we view and tend pet loss and grief?

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A commonly-asked question is, how does one respond to people who say,  Grieving over a pet? I mean, it’s just a dog… you can get another one...
Sunday, March 19, 2023

Want to enhance your pet's overall quality of life in the fourth life stage, as well as your own? Capitalize on their youth

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Pets are living healthier lives, thanks to the advances in veterinary medicine and better understanding of their needs, both behavioral and ...
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