Below are some sources of information on vaccine reactions in dogs. We give our puppies a dose of Children’s Benadryl prior to vaccinations.

Unless your puppy is considered high risk for leptospirosis, we recommend against vaccinating for lepto.

"All animals can have serum antibody titers measured instead of receiving vaccine boosters..." Learn about titers and 3 ways to get them.

Many vaccines available for pets are not considered necessary for every animal. Read about these non-core vaccines.

There are two main camps when it comes to dog vaccines: the traditional vaccine schedule and Dr. Dodd’s minimal vaccine protocol.

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This documentary helped to re-affirm our decision to feed raw. We hope it will provide a good source of information for you, too.

We often get asked about the raw diet that we feed our dogs and puppies. Here is some basic information to get your feet wet.

There are many good sources for raw pet food, with different price levels and relative convenience. Let’s explore...

Here are some specific Facebook groups and websites that we’ve found particularly helpful.

Below is a post that I read on the Puppy Culture Discussion Group that I’m a part of. It was then re-posted on the Puppy Culture Facebook...

After looking at several pet insurance companies, we chose Trupanion for our dogs because… …they cover IVDD (disk disease, which is...

We’re proud that our socialization process, and the advice that we share with new puppy parents, is consistent with the information put...

Our Bernie is recovering from IVDD, and gets around nicely in his fashionable wheelchair. Websites & Groups Dedicated to I.V.D.D....

We now microchip all of our puppies. We remain a permanent back-up contact in case the dog is lost & the family can't be reached. You can...

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