September 2025

Why does my dog lick me? Dogs lick people for seven primary reasons: showing affection, seeking attention, tasting salt on your skin, exploring their environment, communicating needs, self-soothing when anxious, or indicating potential health issues. Most licking is normal canine behavior expressing love and bonding, though excessive licking may signal stress, anxiety, or medical problems […]

Do poodles shed? Poodles are considered non-shedding or minimal-shedding dogs, though they do lose some hair like all dogs. Their curly, dense coat traps loose hair within the curls rather than releasing it into your home, making them one of the best choices for allergy sufferers and clean homes. However, their trapped hair requires regular

Every so often, I find myself sitting down with a cup of my favourite green tea, and a familiar email comes in: “Should I rotate my dog’s supplements?” It’s a question stemming from genuine concern: “If I blend other brands with your Dr. Dobias Naturals line, am I helping or hindering my dog’s health?” The

Dogs deserve protection. Period. Simparica Trio for dogs has been around for a long time in the market, combining sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel in one chewable, tackling fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, and hookworms—all with a single monthly dose. Approved by veterinarians, it’s a palatable, pork liver-flavored chew, safe for puppies as young as eight weeks

One of the most crucial parts of keeping your canine companion hale and hearty is to protect them from parasites. Parasitic infestations of fleas and ticks should be treated promptly with appropriate treatments before they cause any harmful diseases. But the question is, which treatment should you use out of the plethora of options available

Have you noticed your senior dog staring at walls, pacing at night, or getting “stuck” in corners? These could be signs of cognitive decline, often referred to as canine dementia or canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD). In this episode, I (Dr. Peter Dobias) and Dr. Laurie McCauley discuss what’s happening in your dog’s brain, early warning

Not long ago, a close friend came to visit.  He’s ten years younger than me and he was recovering from prostate cancer surgery. Sitting with him as he told me about his regrets hit me hard.  It made me think of my dad (prostate cancer), my brother (brain tumor), and my grandma (colon cancer). Cancer

One of my favorite parts of writing these updates is being able to connect with you and share what we’ve been learning together. This month we have covered a variety of interesting topics: I sat down with my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Lynda Loudon, for a conversation about what dogs teach us about life,

Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal disease in dogs. Heartworms can cause irreversible and permanent damage to a dog’s health. However, this deadly disease is preventable with an effective heartworm preventive. Heartgard Plus is popular among dog parents for protection against heartworms. While it is an effective product, you would be pleasantly surprised to know