Dog boarding near Cleveland: preparing for a first stay
A first boarding stay means a new building, new people and a new routine for your dog, all at once. Most of what makes that…
Dogs
Dog health, training, licensing and local walks, written for Parma and Cleveland dog owners by the Bartels Busack team.
Dog teeth cleaning: what happens at a dental visit
A dog teeth cleaning at the veterinary hospital looks a lot like your own visit to the dentist, with one big difference: your dog sleeps…
Dog ate chocolate? Fall and winter pet hazards in Ohio
If your dog ate chocolate, two things decide whether you call right now: the type of chocolate and your dog’s weight. Baking chocolate, cocoa powder…
Crate training a puppy: a step-by-step plan
A crate is not a cage or a time-out. Used well, it becomes a puppy’s own quiet room: a place to nap, a help with…
Ticks in Ohio are a year-round problem. Here’s what to do
Ticks in Ohio are active in every month of the year, so the small, firm bump you feel behind your dog’s ear after a January…
Is boarding your dog safe? The dog flu vaccine explained
Is boarding your dog safe? For a healthy dog, it can be, when two things are in place before drop-off: the right vaccines, planned weeks…
Doggy daycare near Cleveland: is it right for your dog?
Doggy daycare can turn a long, quiet day at home into a day of play and company. It is not the right fit for every…
When your pet needs an urgent care vet right now
Your pet needs an urgent care vet right now if your dog is retching with nothing coming up, your cat is straining in the litter…
Dog allergies: why your dog itches and what helps
A dog who scratches, licks his paws or keeps getting ear infections may have an allergy. There are several kinds, and the right plan depends…
Separation anxiety in dogs: signs and what helps
You come home to a chewed door frame, a puddle by the exit and a neighbor who mentions the howling. Your dog greets you as…
Cuyahoga County dog license, parks and lost pets in Parma
Ohio law requires dog owners to renew a Cuyahoga County dog license every year between December 1 and January 31, and the number on that…
Why the leptospirosis vaccine is now core for every dog
The leptospirosis vaccine for dogs is now a core vaccine, which means AAHA recommends it for every dog, not only farm and hunting dogs. If…
