Mosquito season is just around the corner, and that means you need to protect your dogs from heartworms. These are parasites that are transmitted by mosquitoes and enter the bloodstream as larvae then migrate to the heart. Six months after reaching the heart, the larvae turn into adults, and that is  when problems begin. The… Continue Reading

Puppies learn to love their crate as their very own special place. It becomes a familiar and secure place where they can rest at ease. The crate should be large enough for the puppy to stand, sit & stretch out, but not so large that the puppy turns one end of the crate into his/her… Continue Reading

Do not expect to complete the house training process until your puppy is at least six months old. Puppies need time to develop bowel and bladder control, so they can “hold it” as long as adult dogs. Puppies, like babies, need to eliminate frequently. So, in order to quickly house train your new best friend,… Continue Reading

Am I Ready to Adopt? Sharing your life with a four-legged friend can be one of the world’s greatest joys. Dogs, cats, and other pets give us unconditional loyalty, love, and acceptance. Pets provide constant companionship, and even help relieve stress after a hard day’s work. However, adopting a pet, is a big decision. Cats… Continue Reading

Dogs use different tones and timbre in the sounds they use to communicate with each other and their human companions. If you learn to pay attention to these subtle differences, you will gain a better understanding of what your dog is trying to say. People often misread their dogs intentions and confuse alarm barks with… Continue Reading

Food in its purest state – unadulterated by artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives – is the best tasting and most nutritious food available. When you buy organic you are supporting sustainable agricultural practices that do not put poisonous chemicals in our soil, water, air, or on our food. Just like with humans, when pets… Continue Reading

Canine diabetes, like in humans, is an endocrine disease that is brought about by the malfunction of the endocrine glands. There are two types of canine diabetes: diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. Diabetes insipidus is characterized by the lack of vasopressin; an anti-diuretic hormone whose job is to control the kidney’s absorption of water. Diabetes… Continue Reading

This subject is very dear to me because Foxy is an allergy sufferer. Her allergies are the impetus for starting Foxy Treats. The most common medical complaint seen in dogs is skin or ear related. Unlike humans who react to allergens with nasal symptoms, dogs react with skin problems. These problems may range from poor… Continue Reading

Plants Your Pet Should Avoid It is difficult to create a comprehensive list of toxic plants because some plants are outright toxic to anyone who eats or comes in contact with the plant (oleander, nightshade), and others may cause a reaction in some but not in all pets. Also, in San Diego County, our wonderful… Continue Reading