A Dog's Paws

Our medical section is about the medical care your dog requires. It has several sub-topics, including vaccines, pesticides, at-home remedies and more. Many vets over-vaccinate. Some vaccines cause cancer in dogs. We are researching all vaccines and their consequences, so you don’t have to do it. We are not veterinarians, so always review our research and check with a trusted vet for questions.

Before choosing a family pet, be sure to research the various breeds to ensure they will fit into your family structure. Some dogs are perfectly happy being couch potatoes, while others need jobs every day, or they could destroy your home. You should also check for the size of the breed. A large breed dog would not have enough space in a small apartment, and a breed that is very active would not fare well without a fenced-in area to run.

Your dog’s diet is an essential part of having a happy and healthy pet. We’ll provide information on raw feeding and commercial diets, including how to choose the best kibble for your dogs, should you decide to feed kibble. Some kibble has ingredients that are not healthy. We’ll also provide information on raw diets, such as the bones and raw food (BARF) diet and which human foods are not good for your dogs.

We will only recommend veterinarians who meet our expectations. You’ll find articles about how to choose a vet and other vet-related information. Veterinarians must be open to minimal vaccinations and must not push the lepto and Lyme vaccines. We also prefer veterinarians who are familiar with raw feeding. We will also recommend holistic vets. If you want to list your veterinary practice on our site, we require you to complete a questionnaire.

We’ll mention breeders who “do it right.” We don’t support backyard breeders. A good breeder lets you visit his or her facilities and allows you to meet the parents. They have selective breeding practices and will always take a dog back under certain circumstances. They also document their lines and never breed a dog with an illness in its lines. If you are a breeder and want to be listed on our page, we require you to complete a questionnaire.

Puppies take some extra care, from early training, house training, a healthy diet not too high in protein and early veterinary care for certain vaccines. We’ll give tips on raising a well-rounded dog from a puppy and how to teach the basics, such as crate training, how to walk on a leash, appropriate food choices and more. Choosing the appropriate toys is also important so that your puppy doesn’t end up choking or swallowing something that could cause internal damage.

A well-rounded and happy dog is a well-trained dog. This category covers general care, including grooming and other topics not covered under other categories. When it comes to training, at a minimum, your dog should know basic commands, such as sit, down, stay, heel and the all-important ‘leave it’ and ‘drop it,’ as these could save your dog’s life in certain situations.

Resuces are a hard one. They all do great work. However, many rescues push for vaccinations that are not always healthy. They also push for early spay/neuter, which is not good for the health of your puppy. We understand their reasoning behind this but do not agree with it. You’ll find articles regarding working with rescues and shelters. If you are a rescue or shelter that doesn’t require dangerous vaccines or early spay/neuter and you thoroughly vet any placement, we will be happy to list your 501(c)(3) rescue or shelter.