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Podcast – Canine Behavior: Myths and Facts
By Don HansonTo listen to the show <click here> This is a follow-up to our show of March 12 when Kate and Don discussed the AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines with Dr. Dave Cloutier from Veazie Veterinary Clinic. In that show, we discussed how behavior issues have become a significant issue and how many of … Continued
Read morePodcast – The Woof Meow Show – Listener Questions No.-21
By Don HansonIn this week’s show Don and Kate address questions listeners have submitted through or question contest on The Woof Meow Show FaceBook page. Questions we cover include; 1) What is the best type of bowl to use for feeding a puppy, are the bowls that sit high better for some breeds, 2) A friend adopted … Continued
Read moreBook Review – Ruined by Excess, Perfected by Lack – The paradox of pet nutrition by Richard Patton
By Don Hanson<Updated 27JUN17> If your pet has food allergies and intolerance’s, digestive difficulties, is overweight or obese, suffers from chronic diseases such as kidney disease or diabetes, or if you simply want to be sure you are doing the best for your pet nutritionally, you should read this book! While the first edition of this book, … Continued
Read moreDog Training – Preventing separation anxiety – Teaching your dog to cope with being alone
By Don Hanson< UPDATED 19NOV19 > < A short link to this page – https://bit.ly/PrevSepAnx > <A version of this article was published in The Maine Edge on March 2, 2016 – click to view> Dogs are social animals and actively seek out our companionship. They can quickly become accustomed to being part of a group 24 … Continued
Read morePodcast – The Woof Meow Show – Pet Behavior, Vets & The AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines with Dr. Dave Cloutier from Veazie Veterinary Clinic
By Don HansonIn this week’s show Kate, Don and Dr. Dave Cloutier of the Veazie Veterinary Clinic discuss the American Animal Hospital Associations (AAHA) new guidelines on behavior management for dogs and cats. This groundbreaking document represents the first time that a major veterinary organization has addressed pet behavior. According to the guidelines “More dogs and cats … Continued
Read morePodcast – The Woof Meow Show: Listener Questions No. 20
By Don HansonIn this week’s show Kate and Don address ten questions they have received from clients listeners. The questions include; 1.) Is playing with a cat important, and what is the best way to play with a cat? 2.) I have a dog and will be moving into a new apartment with a friend who will … Continued
Read moreService Dogs – 10 Things That Make a Dog Unsuitable For Service Dog Work
By Don HansonThis is from a blog post by Kea Grace, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer that specializes in training working canines. In her post, Grace outlines ten characteristics that would make a dog unsuitable for training and use as a service dog. In my opinion, this list is one of the reasons why working with an … Continued
Read morePODCAST – Pet Dental Health with Dr. Mark Hanks from Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic
By Don HansonIn recognition of February being National Pet Dental Health Month Kate and Don talk with Dr. Mark Hanks, discussing why all pet guardians should be concerned about dental disease in their pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association website reports that more than 85% of dogs and cats that are at least 4 years old have … Continued
Read moreURGENT! – Health Alert – Pets are twice as likely to get cancer if their owner smokes!
By Don HansonLove your cat? Then you need to know that “Cats are twice as likely to get cancer if their owner smokes” – FMI – https://www.thetruth.com/articles/videos/catmageddon And so are dogs! FMI – https://www.thetruth.com/articles/videos/finishit
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