Penny DiLoreto

All About Kennel Cough

What Are the Symptoms of Kennel Cough? Kennel Cough is normally characterized by a hacking cough that people describe as, "A cat trying to cough up a hair ball" or as, "Something is stuck in my dog's throat." Kennel Cough is not contagious to humans, b... Read >

Bordetella Vaccine - Kennel Cough Preventative

The Bordetella vaccine is commonly given to dogs to prevent kennel cough. I put emphasis on the word "prevention" because like the flu shot in humans, the Bordetella vaccine is a prevention - not a cure. All my puppies receive their first Bordetella vacci... Read >

Dogs and Table Scraps - Good or Bad?

The debate over feeding your beloved pet from your dinner plate has been around for years. I think is all boils down to the question, "What type of table food, and how much is ok?" Most veterinarians I have talked to agree that it's ok to give your pet ... Read >

Doggie Pedicures - Nail Trimming

Doggie Pedicures (Nail Trimming) A lot of people are afraid to trim their puppies/dogs nails - fearful that they will cut them too short and they will bleed. But, if two people work together (one holding the puppy and the other using the nail clipper... Read >

Does Gender Really Matter - Male Dogs vs. Girls

Over the years the most common question I have received is not about specific health issues, not about training, or even about the temperament traits of my dogs. As a breeder, the most common question I have been asked is, "which is better - a boy puppy ... Read >

Could Your Puppy Have Giardia?

As a new puppy buyer you might be bring home more than you know. Giardia is commonly found in the intestines of many animals, including puppies, and can cause such symptoms as mild recurring diarrhea, soft light yellow colored stools, weight loss, listles... Read >