Canine diabetes may not be curable, but it is manageable in most dogs–if the condition is diagnosed early and treated properly. Only a veterinarian can diagnose this condition in dogs, but treatment will largely fall on the lap of the dog’s owners and it is no small thing. Treating any medical condition is a daily responsibility to be carried out consistently for the rest of the dog’s life. However, knowing the knowing the three components of at-home care  for a diabetic dog–food, medication, and exercise–you can create a schedule that is balanced, not overwhelming. Read the rest of this entry

Not quite on dog fitness, but still about dog fun. I love Halloween and I bring everybody into my celebration: the husband, the kids, the house, the neighbors, even the dog. I know dog Halloween costumes are silly, but I really think the dog kind of likes it. OK, maybe it’s just the attention. Fnid, it makes him happy and it makes me happy. I haven’t decided what Bronx will be this year but I’m checking out ideas on Halloween Fun Factory. I’m leaning toward the biker dog–I think that’s a good look for a Pit Bull Terrier.