Please take note of all these common toxins that can be lethal to your dog. Food—Chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions and garlic. Xylitol which is many sugar free human food, including some brands of peanut butter. Plants—Tulips and Daffodils are among the spring bulbs that are dangerous. For the full, extensive list of plants check here: …
Read MoreDog Food For Every Budget
Whenever we place dogs, we often receive questions about recommendations on food. Historically, we have always encouraged owners to feed the highest quality, nutrient dense food that works for their budget; Weimaraner’s aren’t small (usually!) and they can cost a lot to feed. It’s not because we are food snobs! The rationale behind eating a…
Read MoreLeptospirosis in Dogs
In the last couple of months it had come to our attention that Leptospirosis cases have been on the rise. Recently it has made some local news stories.
Read MoreRattlesnakes!
If you have a Weimaraner, or any dog, and you frequent hiking trails in Northern California, eventually your dog will find a snake. But what if that snake is a rattlesnake?
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Caring For Your Weimaraner’s Teeth
Dogs love to get their teeth brushed, if you approach it correctly! Dental care for your dog should be similar to how we treat our own teeth. Would you consider relying on eating a baguette to clean your teeth daily? No? Then why do you think Milk Bones will do the trick on your dog’s…
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Bloat & Gastric Torsion
Bloat, also known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), is a sudden and life-threatening condition that can affect any dog, but it is particularly common in deep-chested breeds like Weimaraners. Understanding the signs and risk factors is crucial for any Weimaraner owner.
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Losing Destinee: A Mushroom Horror Story
We wrote this in May, 2003, after losing our precious Destinee, CH Silverado Cosmopolitan. I remember vividly every detail of those two horrible days. With Spring approaching, which to me will always be “Mushroom Season”, I am prompted to revisit the events in the hopes that this may save someone’s beloved dog.
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