We all love our furry four legged friends and treat them like our own children; however, there are canine behavioral traits that every responsible pet owner needs to be aware of. By nature, the vast majority of dogs in American households (70 million) tend to be properly trained and socialized; however, [...]
Why Your Dog Is Eating Grass You may be surprised to find out that the reason dogs eat grass may not be coming from a physical problem, but a mental problem. Concerned dog owners are often left scratching their heads wondering why their dogs seem to love eating grass. In fact, [...]
Is any exposed part of your body a target for a licking marathon by your dog? Many dogs seem so intent on licking your face, neck, arms, legs, hands and the favorite – feet and toes – that we may begin to question our hygiene. Some get you in a paw [...]
Losing your pet who you love and cherish would be the worst feeling in the world. Imagine if your beloved animal had gone missing and there was nothing you could do about it! Dogs, cats, birds, and other animals escape from their owners all the time! Dr. Whitworth suggest some easy [...]
Would you like to find out some fun facts about your pet the read on! The most common pets are cats and dogs. Whitworth Animal Clinic is the place to go for these pet favorites. While not as common, there are other pets many share their home with. Here are some [...]
Training your dog is celebrated in January by National Train Your Dog Month, founded by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Their goal is to promote awareness of the importance of the benefits of socialization and manners training for the family dog. January was chosen for this campaign in response to [...]
September is Animal Remembrance Month Every month we celebrate some kind of pet “awareness” topic. September is a little well known but particularly touching theme - World Animal Remembrance Month. It is a time to remember, respect, and honor the memory of all animals. It gives us humans an opportunity to [...]
Road Trip Tips When Driving With Dogs Driving with dogs can be a lot of fun! Aahh. The wind in the fur. The nose out the window. Most dogs love to take car rides. Many prefer a seat right on your lap with the window rolled down and nose sticking out. [...]
Its a perfect time to adopt a senior pet. Chances are you're spending more time at home while the Covid-19 is still here. Now there's more time to go on walks, love on your pet who will give you so much in return. Do you have room in your heart and [...]
Traveling With Your Pet Are you planning a road trip this fall, camping maybe, visiting friends, or just a weekend excursion to admire fall foliage, and intend to bring your pet along for the journey? It takes extra preparation to make traveling with a pet safe and enjoyable, especially for overnight [...]
