Buddha is credited with saying, “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” To us here at Bay Woof, that enitre concept is epitomized by living with a healthy dog. We all know how good health effects our own daily living, and therefore surely know how important it is to keep our voiceless, faithful companions as healthy as possible as their appointend guardians. In this Annual Canine Health and Wellness issue, we celebrate all means to attain the goal of good health and wellness for our best pals.
You may take herbal supplements for anything from depression to better digestion, but are you aware that some herbal remedies are also good for the four legged set? Herbal Options in Veterinary Medicine offers a few examples of commonly found herbs for canine remedies.
If you’ve been blessed enough to have had dogs in your life for any length of time, you know the heartache in dealing with their oh-so-short lifespan. If only they could outlive us so we wouldnt have to go through the pain of loss. When it comes time to deal with the painful realisties, there are people and places who can help both you and your dog – see Dr. Dani Rabwin’s article about hospice care as a way to maintain the quality of life for your pet as long as possible – it’ll do your heart good.
And speaking of heart, Dr. Justin Williams talkes about the most common heart defects in canines.
Betty Boop is not just a classic cartoon charachter but the name of a sweet pup who turns out to be “a medical miricle!” Read her story by author Kelly Preston.
Whitney Wilde of Santa Cruz’s Woofers and Walkers fame pens a great article about the “The Longevity Secrets of Brighthaven,” an animal hospice facility whose record for extending the life of its residents is amazing. The inspiring story is here.
We’re so fortunate to have such a wealth of canine professionals to write our regular columns every month, and this month is no exception. Good Dog! by Marisa Martino is all about observing and understanding canine body language – critical skills when having a best pal who can’t speak your language. Ask Dr. Dog by Dr. Taylor Moore gives some great tips for how to “Be Prepared for Your Next Vet Visit”. Kelly Gorman-Dunbar shares dog training thoughts while world-traveling, and shares her observations of dog culture around the globe here.
This month also markes the annual return of Pet Pride Day, San Francisco Animal Care and Control’s annual fundraiser in Golden Gate Park, scheduled for Sunday, October 29. In the local copies, check out the program insert for a complete schedule of the day’s festivities. Subscribers can visit http://helpacc.org/petprideday.
With Mr. Smarty Pants, Tails of the City, and a heads up about the upcoming Bay Area Pet Fair in Marin, it’s an issue chock-full-o’-goodness.
Beast of the Bay voting is coming in November – some sponsorhips still available if you’re interested in being a part of our über-popular reader’s poll for favorite dog-friendly people and places.
Whether you like your ‘Woof in print or at BayWoof.com, happy and healthy reading to you and your pack.
— M Rocket, Publisher
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