Previous Info Thursday Articles

Articles posted starting December 2017

None of the information provided here by GRRMF is to act in any way as a substitute for proper veterinarian care and routine checkups. It is provided only to inform our readers.

2024

January 2024

January 04, 2024 – What To Do If Your Dog Eats Chocolate?
January 11, 2024 – Dressing Your Dog for Cold Weather
January 18, 2024 – The 10 Most Important Things to Teach A Puppy
January 25, 2024 – When Do Puppies Stop Teething?

February 2024

February 01, 2024 – Critical Signs Of Stress In A Dog
February 08, 2024 –Does Your Dog Wake Too Early?
February 15, 2024 – How To Crate Train An Older Dog
February 22, 2024 – Dog Ramps
February 29, 2024 – What Vegetables Can Fido Eat?

March 2024

Mar 07,2024 – Does Your Dog Need a Feeding Schedule?
Mar 14, 2024 – 5 Things to Do When a Neighbor Complains About Barking
Mar 21, 2024 – Don’t Bring Your Dog To Every Gathering!
Mar 28, 2024 – The Right Way to Wash Your Dog’s Bed

April 2024

April 04, 2024 –My Dog Ate Chicken Bones
April 11, 2024 – Cloudy Eyes in Dogs
April 18, 2024 – Anti-Anxiety Medications for Dogs
April 25, 2024 – Rainy Day Activities for Your Dog

May 2024

May 02, 2024 – How to Pick the Right Pup for Your Family
May 09, 2024 – How to Help a Choking Dog
May 16, 2024 – Teaching Your Dog to Lie Down
May 23, 2024 – Sharing Your Bed with Fido
May 30, 2024 – Stop Urine Marking

June 2024

June 06, 2024 – What’s A Therapy Dog?
June 13, 2024 – Reactive Behaviors in Dogs
June 20, 2024 – Start Early To Prevent Tooth Loose in Senior Dogs
June 27, 2024 – Puppy Socialization – Be Mindful

July 2024

July 04, 2024 – Best Summer Dog Shoes
July 11, 2024 – What you Need to Know about Yellow Dogs and DINOS
July 18, 2024 – Visiting National Parks with Your Dog
July 25, 2024 – Lyme Disease

August 2024

August 01, 2024 – Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs: Is It Always Cancer?
August 08, 2024 – Are You Walking Your Dog Enough?
August 15, 2024 – School starting? Separation Anxiety For Your Pet
August 22, 2024 – Coconut Water for Fido?
August 29, 2024 – Red Rash On Your Pup’s Tummy?

September 2024

September 05, 2024: Information on Tramadol
September 12, 2024: The First Year of Puppyhood
September 19, 2024: Lumps and Bumps on Fido?
September 26, 2024: Easing Back into Rescue Volunteering

October 2024

October 03, 2024: Does Your Dog Have a Runny Nose?
October 10, 2024: Inside Dog Games
October 17, 2024: Fall Allergies — Plan Ahead
October 24, 2024: Signs of Bloat
October 31, 2024: Someone At The Door?

2023

January

January 05, 2023 – Plants Poisonous To Dogs
January 12, 2023 – For Better Dog Behavior – Pretend Your Dog Is A Tiger
January 19, 2023 – Dog Training For Beginners
January 26, 2023 – Teach Your Dog To Leave It Without Using A Cue

February

February 02, 2023 – Growls Are Good
February 09, 2023 – How To Stop Your Dog From Begging For Your Food
February 16, 2023 – Why Dogs Chase Their Tails
February 23, 2023 – Supplies and Equipment For Your New Puppy

March

March 02, 2023 – How Much Water Should Your Dog Drink
March 09, 2023 – Do Dogs Sweat
March 16, 2023 – Driving Long Distance With Your Dog
March 23, 2023 – What Is Submissive Urination and Excitement Urination
March 30, 2023 – Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys

April

April 06, 2023 – Straight Talk For Senior Adopters
April 13, 2023 – How To Stop Your Dog From Chewing Furniture
April 20, 2023 – Why Does My Dog Put Their Paw On Me?
April 27, 2023 – Thunder And Storm Phobia

May

May 04, 2023 – How To Stop A Dog From Running Out The Door
May 11, 2023 – How To Stop Your Dog From Chewing Furniture
May 18, 2023 – Ways To Make A Dog Eat Slower
May 25, 2023 – Is My Dog Overweight?

June

June 01, 2023 – Blindness In Senior Dogs
June 08, 2023 – What Would Make You Sign Up For A Dog Training Class
June 15, 2023 – Help My Dog Is Peeing In The House
June 22, 2023 – New Dog? Meet The Old Dog
June 29, 2023 – Preparing Your Fireworks Phobic Dog For July 4^th

July

July 06, 2023 – How To Keep Your Dogs Cool In the Summer
July 13, 2023 – Cherry Eye In Dogs
July 20, 2023 – Words Matter: Your Dog Training Words
July 27, 2023 – Teach Your Dog To Leave It

August

August 03, 2023 – Cognition and Anxiety Issues In Senior Dogs
August 10, 2023 – Why Do Dogs Dig In Their Beds
August 17, 2023 – Should I Get A Second Dog
August 24, 2023 – How To Keep Your Dog From Eating Everything He Sees
August 31, 2023 – How Much Exercise Do Dogs Need

September

September 07, 2023 – Camping With Your Dog
September 14, 2023 – Why Do Dogs Bark?
September 21, 2023 – Tips For Dog Walking Etiquette
September 28, 2023 – Allergies in Dogs

October

October 05, 2023 – Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop?
October 12, 2023 – How to Identify Tick Bites
October 19, 2023 – How Often Should You Brush Your Dogs Teeth?
October 26, 2023 – Are Your Dogs Prepared For Halloween?

November

November 02, 2023 – Time Changes Can Disturb Your Dog
November 09, 2023 – Dog Ear Signals
November 16, 2023 – Worms In Dogs
November 23, 2023 – Share The Thanksgiving Feast With Your Dog
November 30, 2023 – How To Keep Your Dog Safe This Holiday

December

December 07, 2023 – What is the Ideal Feeding Schedule for Dogs?
December 14, 2023 – Are Antlers Safe for Dogs?
December 21, 2023 – Puppies And Kids: How To Set Up For Success
December 28, 2023 – Five Steps To Stop Puppy Biting

2022

January

January 13, 2022 – Rehoming to the Best Home
January 20, 2022 – Heading Back To The Office?
January 27, 2022 – Xylitol (birch or wood sugar)– Highly Toxic to Dogs

February

February 03, 2022 – How To Get Cats And Dogs To Get Along
February 10, 2022 – Don’t Suppress the Growl It Serves A Purpose
February 17, 2022 – Clarifying Your Dog Cues!
February 24, 2022 – Crate Training To Keep Your Dog Content

March

March 03, 2022 – Why Do Dogs Chew – And What to Do About It?
March 10, 2022 – Reinforce Your Dogs Good Behavior
March 17, 2022 – On Target Training
March 24, 2022 – Dogs Are People, Too
March 31, 2022 – Using Kinesiology Tape On Your Dog

April

April 07, 2022 – Angst With Your Adolescent Dog
April 14, 2022 – The Downside Of Doggie Doors
April 21, 2022 – Quick, Make Dogs Fleas Flee
April 28, 2022 – What to Expect When Adopting a New Dog

May

May 05, 2022 – Separation Anxiety in Dogs
May 12, 2022 – How To Wash Dog Toys And Pet Products
May 19, 2022 – Creative Confinement: Dog Crate Alternatives
May 26, 2022 – 5 Tips For Avoiding Fights At The Dog Park

June

June 02, 2022 – How to Prepare Your Dog for the Boarding Kennel
June 09, 2022 – Resource Guarding In Dogs: What You Need to Know
June 16, 2022 – Dog Barking: What You Can Do
June 23, 2022 – Leaving Your Dog Home Alone: How To Set Up Your Dog’s Space
June 30, 2022 – Please Don’t “Alpha” Your Dog

July

July 07, 2022 – Recognizing Dog Stress While Adjusting To A New Home
July 14, 2022 – Why Do Dogs Hump (And What You Can Do)
July 21, 2022 – A Healthy House For Your Dog (And You Too)
July 28, 2022 – The Problem With “May I Pet Your Dog”

August

August 04, 2022 – Apple Cider Vinegar For Dogs
August 11, 2022 – Help! Why Does My Dog Eat Poop
August 18, 2022 – How To Pick Up A Puppy
August 25, 2022 – Why Does My Dog Stink

September

September 01, 2022 – Monkey Pox And Your Dog
September 08, 2022 – What To Expect from Your Dogs Vet Check Up
September 15, 2022 – How To Talk To Your Dog
September 22, 2022 – Do Dogs Need Sunscreen

October

October 06, 2022 – Dog Eye Discharge
October 13, 2022 – Are Eggs Good For Dogs
October 20, 2022 – How Well Can Dogs See In The Dark
October 27, 2022 – Are Your Dogs Prepared For Halloween

November

November 03, 2022 – Please Don’t “Alpha” Your Dog
November 10, 2022 – How To Stop Your Dog From Jumping On People
November 17, 2022 – Share The Thanksgiving Feast With Your Dog

December

December 01, 2022 – Training Big Dogs, A Big Responsibility
December 08, 2022 – How To Keep Your Dog Safe During The Holiday
December 15, 2022 – Hounds For The Holidays
December 22, 2022 – Does Spaying Or Neutering Change Dog Behavior
December 29, 2022 – Excessive Panting In Dogs

2021

January

January 07, 2021 – Apple Cider Vinegar for your Dog
January 14, 2021 – Physical Exams for Senior Dogs
January 21, 2021 – Safe Choices for Chewing in a Crate
January 28, 2021 – Puppy Kisses: Is Your Dog Really Kissing You?

February

February 04, 2021 – The Benefits of Pumpkin
February 11, 2021 – Canine Stem Cell Therapy
February 18, 2021 – When Dog Ownership gets Tough
February 25, 2021 – Dog Limping? Possible Causes and Treatments

March

March 04, 2021 – WDJ advice for New Dog Owners
March 11, 2021 – How To Train Your Dog While Staying Home
March 18, 2021 – How-To-Safely-Introduce-Your-Dog-To-Other-Dogs
March 25, 2021 – Would your dog enjoy dog TV?

April

April 01, 2021 – Variants of Coronavirus May Affect Pets More Severely
April 08, 2021 – When Your Dog Goes Missing – Important Steps To Take
April 15, 2021 – Knee Braces for Dogs
April 22, 2021 – Dog House Rules – No Right Answer
April 29, 2021 – What Fruits Can Fido Eat???

May

May 06, 2021 – Complementary Therapies to Help Your Dog’s Arthritis Pain
May 13, 2021 – Gabapentin For Dogs – What You Should Know
May 20, 2021 – Doggie Daycare: What You Should Look For
May 27, 2021 – How To Engage Your Dog’s Brain While Activity Is Restricted

June

June 03, 2021 – Review of Wireless Dog Cameras
June 10, 2021 – Don’t let the Florida Heat Get Your Dog!
June 17, 2021 – The Importance of a “Pet-Nuptial” Agreement
June 24, 2021 – Find Services and Support for Palliative or Hospice Care

July

July 01, 2021 – Is Fido ready for July 4^th?
July 08, 2021 – Are Florida’s Plants & Animals safe for your dog?
July 15, 2021 – Prisma – a fun app for dog owners
GRRMF does not endorse the use, nor have we tested this app. It is simply an idea from the Whole Dog Journal.
July 22, 2021 – Dog Fostering – A cute story that we’ve all had!
July 29, 2021 – Can Dogs Eat Cinnamon?

August

August 05, 2021 – 5 Ways To Improve Your Dog’]s Life!
August 12, 2021 – Diabetes in Senior Dogs
August 19, 2021 – Socialize Your Puppy
August 26, 2021 – Vet Visits With No Fear

September

September 02, 2021 – How to Help with Separation Anxiety
September 09, 2021 – 10 Important Things to Teach Your Puppy
September 16, 2021 – Must At Least Like Dogs!
September 23, 2021 – Puppy Potty Training
September 30, 2021 – Study Warns Peas May Be Linked to Canine Heart Disease

October

October 07, 2021 – 5 stupid things that people say to dog foster providers
October 14, 2021 – Canines and Kennel Cough
October 21, 2021 – Dog Etiquette – how to address the problem?
October 28, 2021 – Community Based Animal Shelters

November

November 04, 2021 – Are You Leaving Me???
November 11, 2021 – Cataracts in Senior Dogs
November 18, 2021 – Therapies to Ease Arthritis
November 25, 2021 – Happy Thanksgiving – Make The Holidays Safe

December

December 02, 2021 – Adopting Sibling Puppies – A Good Idea?
December 09, 2021 – Alpha Dog Myths – Your dog is NOT trying to dominate you
December 16, 2021 – Tail Biting and Chewing
December 23, 2021 – Is Your Dog Ready For The Holidays?
December 30, 2021 – 5 Tips for Food-Stuffed Dog Toys

2020

January

January 02, 2020 – Fido’s new Toy (an after Christmas treat)
January 09, 2020 – Could Hydrotherapy be right for your dog?
January 16, 2020 – Spending Your Golden Years with Dogs
January 23, 2020 – Does Your Dog Go Bananas on a Leash?
January 30, 2020 – Natural Dog Arthritis Treatments

February

February 06, 2020 – Are There Cues Your Dog Doesn’t Like?
February 13, 2020 – 7 Habits of Highly Effective Dog Owners
February 20, 2020 – Change Is Good – Especially for Your Dog’s Food
February 27, 2020 – 10 Most Important Things to Teach Your Puppy

March

March 05, 2020 – Your Dog’s Feeding Time – Scheduled or Not?
March 12, 2020 – Coronavirus, Your Dog and You
March 19, 2020 – Reforming a Reactionary Dog
March 26, 2020 – Mat Training Tips

April

April 02, 2020 – “Go Orange” in April for the Animals
April 09, 2020 – 5 Common Mistakes when Buying and Feeding Dry Dog Food
April 16, 2020 – Train Your Dog to Check In
April 23, 2020 – Loose Leash Walking – Teach Them Not to Pull
April 30, 2020 – Socially Conscious Sheltering

May

May 07, 2020 – Hemangiosarcoma in Golden Retrievers
May 14, 2020 – Your Dog’s Feeding Time – Scheduled or Not?
May 21, 2020 – How to Treat a Paw Injury
May 28, 2020 – Symptoms of Canine Dementia

June

June 04, 2020 – It’s that time of the Year – Allergies
June 11, 2020 – Why Does Fido Roll in that Stinky Stuff???
June 18, 2020 – Games for Building Reliable Recall Behavior
June 25, 2020 – Dogs with Special Needs

July

July 02, 2020 – When Fido goes Missing
July 09, 2020 – Why Does Your pup Roll in that Stinky Stuff???
July 16, 2020 – Games for Building Reliable Recall Behavior
July 23, 2020 – Two Dogs are Better than One!
July 30, 2020 – What’s Your Charitable Dog Cause?

August

August 06, 2020 – Hurricane Season in Florida
August 13, 2020 – Training Tips for Timid Dogs
August 20, 2020 – A Way for Shy and Fearful Dogs to Play
August 27, 2020 – How the Coronavirus has Affected Adoptions

September

September 03, 2020 – 12 Weight Loss Tips for Your Dog
September 10, 2020 – How to help your dog get ready for back to work (and school)
September 17, 2020 – Buckle Up!! Canine Seat Belts
September 24, 2020 – Canine melanoma is not just “skin cancer”.

October

October 01, 2020 – Sleep. We all need it, humans and animals alike!
October 08, 2020 – Something to ponder: Can You Put a Price Tag on Your Dog’s Life?
October 15, 2020 – When to Worry About Your Dog’s Runny Nose
October 22, 2020 – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Dog Owners
October 29, 2020 – Researching Your Dog’s DNA

November

November 05, 2020 – Behavioral Probiotics
November 12, 2020 – Are You Prepared?
November 19, 2020 – An Owner’s Guilt
November 26, 2020 – Acorns Can be Dangerous to Dogs

December

December 03. 2020 – The Stubborn Dog
December 10, 2020 – Dogs that Shouldn’t Receive CBD
December 17, 2020 – Holidays can be Happy for you and your dog
December 24, 2020 – How to Treat a Paw Injury

2019

January

January 03, 2019 – New Years Resolutions for you and your dog
January 10, 2019 – It’s never too late if your pup has tummy troubles
January 17, 2019 – Aftermath of the California Camp Fire
January 24, 2019 – Best dog gear and orthopedic beds for your dog (2 links)
January 31, 2019 – Living with your dog in the city – it can be done

February

February 07, 2019 – Sleep – we all need it, both animals and humans alike – but how much?
February 14, 2019 – Drool baby…..we’ve all had them. Here is all you need to know about drool.
February 21, 2019 – Who knew? MRSA in Therapy Dogs: Preventing Transmission in Hospitals
February 28, 2019 – Dog Walking Apps – Are they safe?

March

March 07, 2019 – Is your pet crate trained? Why not?
March 14, 2019 – 5 Reasons NOT to free feed your dog
March 21, 2019 – Bloating in Dogs – the mother of all emergencies
March 28, 2019 – How much training does Fido need? Life is too short to stress your dog out – prioritize

April

April 04, 2019 – Reduce your dog’s cancer risks
April 11, 2019 – Dog Breed Sterotypes: Inaccurate and Damaging
April 18, 2019 – Can adding herbs to your stiff old dog’s dinner help him run, jump, and play like a puppy?
April 25,2019 – Training a dog to make choices

May

May 02, 2019 – What is Mange in Dogs?
May 09, 2019 – Is Our Dog’s Behavior Genetic?
May 16, 2019 – Distemper in Dogs
May 23, 2019 – Dog Kisses: Are they really Kissing You?
May 30, 2019 – Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs….Is It Always Cancer??

June

June 06, 2019 – Dog muzzles can be useful tools if used correctly
June 13, 2019 – Symptoms & Treatment of Foxtail
June 20, 2019 – Best Food Dispensing Toys
June 27, 2019 – Bone Cancer Vaccine for Dogs

July

July 04, 2019 – Happy July 4^th or is your pup going crazy?
July 11, 2019 – Best Life Jackets
July 18, 2019 – Take the Sit/Down/Stand Challenge
July 25, 2019 – Dog Drooling

August

August 01, 2019 – Avoiding Heat Stroke
August 08, 2019 – Common Types of Cancer in Dogs and their Signs
August 15, 2019 – How to Teach Verbal Cues
August 22, 2019 – Habits of Highly Effective Dog Owners
August 29, 2019 – How to Remove a Tick

September

September 05, 2019 – Learning new skills – for you and your dog
September 12, 2019 – Why you can’t keep them all – a good read!
September 19, 2019 – How much sleep does your dog need
September 26, 2019 – What to do if your dog is stung by a bee

October

October 03, 2019 – Teaching your dog to greet nicely
October 10, 2019 – Charting new ground – CBDs
October 17, 2019 – Osteosarcoma: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
October 24, 2019 – Keeping Kids and Dogs Safe
October 31, 2019 – Retractable Leashes

November

November 07, 2019 – Mast Cell Tumors
November 14, 2019 – What To Do When Your Dog “Can’t Go”
November 21, 2019 – Fear Free Veterinary Care
November 28, 2019 – Dog Limping: Possible Causes and Treatments

December

December 05, 2019 – How to Furnish a Home for Dogs
December 12, 2019 – Understanding Your Dog’s Nose
December 19, 2019 – Properly Supervising Your Dog
December 26, 2019 – Interesting Reads for Dog Lovers

2018

January

January 04, 2018 – Soft sided dog crates
January 11, 2018 – Cones for animals
January 18, 2018 – Dog parks
January 25, 2018 – Emergency care & Authorization form

February

February 01, 2018 – Electric shock collars
February 08, 2018 – Loose leash walking
February 15, 2018 – Canine dentist
February 22, 2018 – First Aid Kit for pets

March

March 01, 2018 – Kennel Cough: Treatment and Prevention
March 08, 2018 – Tips for traveling with your pet
March 15, 2018 – Pet steps for your senior dogs
March 22, 2018 – How wet pet food is made
March 29, 2018 – Health insurance 101

April

April 05, 2018 – Ready for a new family member?
April 12, 2018 – Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
April 19, 2018 – Is a Dog Park the right choice for your dog?
April 26, 2018 – Oh those teenage years!

May

May 03, 2018 – Where to take lost dogs
May 10, 2018 – The Importance of Pet Insurance
May 17, 2018 – The benefits of freeze dried dog food
May 24, 2018 – How to Treat a Paw Injury
May 31, 2018 – Why Trainers Don’t Like Retractable Leashes

June

June 07, 2018 – Going to the Festival – leave Fido at home
June 14, 2018 – How long should you leave your dog alone?
June 21, 2018 – Cute dog photos
June 28, 2018 – How to help you dog through Fireworks and Loud Noises

July

July 05, 2018 – Shots for your dog
July 12, 2018 – Training Games
July 19, 2018 – Hand signals for your dog
July 26, 2018 – Yucca Root – helps with digestion and arthritis

August

August 02, 2018 – Coping with Mid Summer Heat
August 09, 2018 – What is your dog telling you?
August 16, 2018 – Who of us hasn’t suffered the loss of a special canine friend?
August 23, 2018 – Ear infections – What can we do?
August 30, 2018 – Is your dog a snuggler?

September

September 06, 2018 – Bones (calcium) in your dog’s diet?
September 13, 2018 – How to deal with more than one pup in your house?
September 20, 2018 – Information on Tick and Lyme Disease
September 27, 2018 – How to Reduce the use of treats when Training

October

October 04, 2018 – Canine Influenza
October 11, 2018 – Relieving Nuisance Behavior
October 18, 2018 – Whole Dog Journal’s Review of Ruffwear’s New Hip Belt
October 25, 2018 – Diagnosing the cause of a dog’s diarrhea and firming things up

November

November 01, 2018 – Road Trip!! Things to plan for before hitting the road.
November 08, 2018 – Things to know and look for when hiring a pet walker
November 15, 2018 – Should Your Dog Sleep on the Bed with You?
November 22, 2018 – Do You Have Any Bright Ideas for Encouraging Spay/Neuter?
November 29, 2018 – Moving with your pet? What you need to know.

December

December 06, 2018 – Baby! It’s Cold Out There!
December 13, 2018 – Feeding your dog home-cooked foods? Don’t forget the calcium!
December 20, 2019 – How Well do you Speak Dog?
December 27, 2018 – Is Neosporin safe for you dog?

2017

December

December 07, 2017 – Setting up a trust for your animals
December 14, 2017 – What to do when an unleash dog approaches
December 21, 2017 – Safety tips for the holidays or any day
December 28, 2017 – Fleas and oral flea control