The 7 Year Rule
Most people are aware of the “7 Year” rule, that is: each year in a dog’s life is equivalent to seven human years. Over time we have learned that the difference between dog years and human years is not linear and Read More on the FlexPet Blog
Mojo, a rescued Pit Bull, was barely able to walk or even stand when he was found and adopted. His owner, a Kennel Manager, tried everything he knew of to help Mojo walk again, nothing worked. Then Michael tried Flexpet, and Read More on the FlexPet Blog
Foods dogs cant eat
We all know that some people foods dogs can’t eat be harmful or potentially fatal to dogs. To get to the final say on the matter, we asked Dr. Randall to weigh in on the subject. He reveals a few Read More on the FlexPet Blog
Dog Symptoms
Dog symptoms are not actually that hard to read. Most people tend to have an idea that their best friend is sick right away. Here is a quick guide on how to tell what might be wrong with your furry Read More on the FlexPet Blog
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A mixed-breed dog whose ancestors are purebred generally is easier to identify than a dog descended from many generations of mixed breeding. Typically, breeds have distinctive genetic markings due to the fact that their members are genetic isolates — that is, bred from a limited population of dogs. The Read More on the FlexPet Blog
My Dog Is Limping – Help!
A Limping Dog is often the very first sign of a potentially substantial veterinarian bill. Debts of over $10,000 can be incurred if surgery or the talents of a pet surgeon are required due to chronic Read More on the FlexPet Blog
Pet owners tend to think of their furry friends as just small humans. While this may be tempting in terms of behavior and how much love you feel for your pets, this can be a dangerous attitude since our biology is Read More on the FlexPet Blog
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When Can You Neuter a Dog?
If you got your pet from a shelter or rescue, chances are that your dog or cat has been neutered. Neutering of animals may be essential for population control, but it does have side effects…..
- Joint Problems
- Lameness/Limping
- Hip Dysplasia
- Diabetes
- Liver Disease
- Cancer
- Obesity
the question is….has your pet been Read More on the FlexPet Blog
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Neutering and Hip Dysplasia
What is the link between these two? It turns out many studies have been done which suggest a direct link between neutering and hip dysplasia.
What is the reason?
The link might very well be the lack of testosterone being produced in dogs who are neutered (especially Read More on the FlexPet Blog
Most myths are relatively harmless, but every now and then one will proliferate, putting people, or their pets, in danger. Several myths regarding felines have spread in recent years, unfortunately, if believed and acted on, these myths can put your kitty in danger. Protect your cat by staying educated – Read More on the FlexPet Blog
