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Podcast – Meet Green Acres New Operations Manager – Nicole Crocker
By Don Hanson< Click to Listen to Podcast > In this episode of The Woof Meow Show from July 13, 2019, Kate and Don interview Nicole Crocker, Green Acres Kennel Shops new operations manager. We discuss Nicole’s pets as a child, how she became a pet care professional, and why she came to Maine. Join us and … Continued
Read morePET FOOD RECALL – Steve’s Real Food for Pets
By Don HansonSteve’s Real Food of Salt Lake City, Utah voluntarily recalls one lot of Turducken Recipe, one lot of Quest Emu, and one lot of Quest Beef due to possible Salmonella and L. Mono Contamination. Green Acres Kennel Shop sells Steve’s Real Food for Pets but has NOT sold or stocked any of the reported SKU’s … Continued
Read moreThings I Wish I Had Known Before I Selected My First Dog – Gus, the Dominance Myth, An Alpha Roll, and a Damaged Relationship
By Don Hanson< Updated 2JAN19 > < A version of this article was published in the September 2018 issue of Downeast Dog News > < A short link to this article on my blog – https://bit.ly/Things-Gus-Dominance > In a recent interview, I was asked a series of questions about how to choose a dog trainer. One of … Continued
Read moreUPDATE! – Pet Nutrition – Grain-Free Foods and FDA Reports of Increased Heart Disease in Dogs
By Don Hanson< Updated 29SEP18 > On July 22nd we informed you of a report issued by the FDA indicating an increase of dogs presenting with canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and a possible but unconfirmed link to specific ingredients in grain-free foods < click to review > Since then Tuffy’s Pet Food, manufacturers of NutriSource, Pure Vita … Continued
Read moreShared Blog Post – You’ll Never Know What Your Cat Is Capable of if You Ignore This – Kitten Socialization
By Don HansonIn this blog post from June 19th, 2018, veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker discusses the importance of socializing and habituating a kitten between 8 and 15 weeks of age, a critical developmental period. If you are adopting a kitten from an individual, shelter, or rescue, you want to make sure they have been doing this, and … Continued
Read moreShared Facebook Post – Mighty Dog Graphics – Summer Heat Hazards
By Don HansonMighty Dog Graphics ( https://www.facebook.com/mightydoggraphics/ ) is located in Dublin, Ireland. They create some excellent educational posters for pet parents and pet care professionals. They have graciously allowed us to share some of these posters with you. This month I am including two graphics, both dealing with the effect higher temperatures can have on our … Continued
Read moreShared Blog Post – How to Help Ease the Emotional Burden of Caring for a Dying Pet
By Don HansonHow to Help Ease the Emotional Burden of Caring for a Dying Pet – Caring for a terminally ill pet is not easy. In her blog post from February 3rd, 2018, veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker offers suggestions on how to make this emotional process easier. To read the full post – https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2018/02/03/how-to-be-emotionally-healthy-when-pet-is-ill.aspx
Read morePodcast – The Importance of Spaying and Neutering with Dr. Katie Carter of the River Road Veterinary Hospital
By Don Hanson< Click to Listen to Podcast > In this episode of The Woof Meow Show from February 3, 2018, Kate and Don discuss the various aspects of spaying and neutering dogs and cats with Dr. Katie Carter of the River Road Veterinary Hospital. Neutering pets is an important topic, which is why we do a … Continued
Read morePodcast – Listener Questions No. 29
By Don Hanson< Click to Listen to Podcast > Kate and Don answer questions from their audience. In their 29th Listener Question show they address; How do I best prepare my medium-length fur cockapoo to go outside for her 15-20 minute potty breaks in really low temps & snow? I was recently blessed with my first grandchild! … Continued
Read moreGift Ideas for Dog Lovers
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the December 2017 issue of Downeast Dog News> The holiday gift-giving season is upon us, and for many of us, that means finding that special something for our friends with dogs. I believe that one of the best gifts we can give is knowledge, so here … Continued
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