The Doggie Bowl
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Top 5 Dog Foods for Picky Eaters under 25 LBS
Choosing the best dog food for your picky eater small breed dog can be extremely frustrating. Purchasing food after food only to have your pup turn their nose up to it time and time again. Or start eating a new…
Questions For Vets: Top 10 most common questions
At All Ears Veterinary, we are committed to excellent pet parent communication. We always encourage our clients to contact us with any questions we have, so that our trained nurses or doctors can assist you. We are also always happy…
Ask a Trainer: The Importance of Hierarchy of Dog Treats
Dog training can be frustrating, especially when you have a dog who isn’t incredibly treat-motivated! Trainers tell you to use their dinner as training rewards, but your picky eater just isn’t interested enough. We’re here to tell you about the…
Ask a Vet: 5 Things you didn’t know about seasonal allergies for dogs
Seasonal allergies for dogs might look something like this: After a pleasant spring day of admiring the cherry blossoms in Central Park, it is time for a good night’s rest. Your fluffy best friend jumps onto the base of the…
What to expect at an Appointment at a Wellness Vet?
A wellness vet is an animal doctor who specializes in holistic medicine. Find out more about this new profession and what to expect at a wellness appointment with your vet. What are wellness exams? Wellness exams in dogs are conducted…
Ask a Vet: Your Dog’s Surgery Day from Drop-off To Pick-Up
Dropping your pet off for an anesthetic procedure is one of the most stressful parts of being a pet parent. It is normal to worry about your pet and wonder what they are experiencing at the veterinary clinic. At All…
NYC Dog Trainer shares 5 Tips for any NYC Dog
When living in a busy urban environment like NYC, it’s important that we are versed in all things dog before adding a member to our family! We talked to Tess Marty, a NYC dog trainer, and she’s going to be…
Top 5 Tips on Reading a Dog Food Ingredients List
Sometimes reading a pet food label and dog food ingredients list can feel like the most overwhelming thing in the world. The average pet parent often has limited knowledge of the “rules” that govern ingredient lists. And there are rules,…
What does it mean when a Vet is Fear-Free Certified?
Fear Free certified is a philosophy that focuses on animals’ mental health and stress in addition to their general health. For many years, most veterinarians believed that animals were simply going to be scared at the vet and there was…
What is Food Therapy For Dogs?
Food therapy for dogs is the science of tailoring diet to an individual’s unique needs. What we feed our pets is important, especially because we often feed them the same thing every day. Food therapy is all about making smart…