Dewclaws are the fifth toe which dogs almost always have on the inside of the front legs and occasionally also on the hind legs. There has been much debate regarding dewclaws. It can be a breeders practice to remove this “extra” toe just after birth. We at...
For the past several years, veterinarians and pharmaceutical companies have teamed up in a marketing campaign to frighten pet guardians into giving year-round heartworm preventatives to both dogs and cats. The campaign has really ramped up this year. They say they’re...
NOTE: Because there can be gaps in nutrition and exposure to toxins in our environment, disease and free radicals can cause your aging pet to develop some problems as they grow older. I’ve had several friends over the years with older dogs such as Golden’s, Labs,...
Dogs have been called “Man’s Best Friend” for hundreds of years. In the United States and all over the world, dogs are the most popular pet to have. More than 1 in 3 American families own a dog. Not only do we love our dogs as pets, but we love...
Harness or Collar…..that is the question We at Cavachons by Design always recommend our new puppy owners start off training their new puppy with a body harness. If you desire to graduate to a collar when your little one is older, that is perfectly fine. A proper...