Dachshunds are prone to several neurologic disorders, including seizures and epilepsy. Earlier this year, My Dachshund Summit’s breeder messaged me and said that one of Summit’s siblings just has a seizure. She was letting me know because the cause can be genetic. I tried not to worry – Summit hadn’t shown any signs and she … Read more
Could health conditions and problems be reversed or prevented by using probiotics to rebalance the gut? From birth, we have a mutually beneficial partnership with our friendly gut bacteria. We provide them with shelter and food, and in turn, they keep our bodies healthy and our immune systems in top shape. This kind of relationship … Read more
October is the month filled with national celebrations, specifically Halloween festivities. Even though Halloween is celebrated on October 31st, many choose to celebrate in the spirit of the spooky season for the entire month. I’m guilty as a dog parent. I also partake in the traditions by dressing up my golden retriever dogs, taking photos … Read more
By Debra J. WhiteCourtesy Humane Society Silicon ValleyAnimal shelters save homeless dogs and cats, fight cruelty, and educate the public about pet overpopulation. But shelters themselves are rarely eco-friendly. When many of them were built, energy efficiency wasn’t a priority, air circulation systems were poor and there was a reliance on toxic materials, especially for cleaning. … Read more
Listen Up: I’m Giving a Webinar on Sound Products for Dogs! 21 • Do “ultrasonic” squeaker toys really produce ultrasound?• Now that dogs and music studies have been going on for more than a decade, what do the review articles say?• Which is better for sound masking, a fan or brown noise, and why?• What … Read more
Taste of the Wild and Purina Pro Plan are two prominent names in the dog food industry. This article dives deep into a direct comparison between these brands, evaluating their ingredients, quality of constituents, protein percentages, cost-effectiveness, and past recall instances. Join us as we dissect the offerings of each, aiming to provide clarity for … Read more
Hopper is an amazing boy. Rescued in Taiwan through ARTT, he has been a Salty Dog here in Seattle for the past few months. We are desperately trying to help Hopper live a full and pain free life by getting him the surgery he needs on his back legs, which are severly disfigured. He has the heart of a … Read more
Published On: Monday, July 29, 2019 Looking for a great gift for your dog or the new dog on the block? If you can’t afford that gold plated dog bone or dog friendly car (best cars for dogs), a dog pool makes a great dog gift! There are few dog gifts out … Read more
Dropped a slice of pepperoni pizza? Or maybe you’re wrapping up a charcuterie board and there’s just a little meat left. Either way, you might be contemplating if it’s alright to let your canine friend have a taste of either the pizza or those leftover charcuterie delights. Though many of us have … Read more
Waggy Tails are now able to offer two large outside enclosures which are side by side at Ashley Heath, for dog training and off lead exercise. One also contains agility equipment. The enclosures can be booked for one hour sessions in advance. There are a number of dog trainers who will be using these facilities … Read more
