Heart Wisdom Animal Talk Blog
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Welcome Dr Nancy Bromberg and Eric Darling to The Real Dr. Doolittle Show™ Personal Note from Val: Having had 6 eye surgeries in recent years, I know intimately how important our vision really is. It is especially important for service animals, whether they are dogs, cats, donkeys or horses. If they can’t see, then they can’t perform their job! However, it can sometimes be hard to know for sure if your animal is suffering from poor vision or losing their vision. Listen now so you’ll know what signs to look for. And if you have a service animal, or know someone who does, be SURE they know about this critically important annual event so they can participate. If they apply during the month of April, they can receive FREE Eye Exams for their animals during the month of May from participating veterinarian ophthalmologists in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. […]
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Guest post courtesy of Sarah Welson. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communication Enterprises Inc. Dog Emergency Care Tips for Beginners Dog emergencies can be a scary and overwhelming experience for both pet parents and veterinarians. Knowing how to handle a dog emergency can help ensure that the pet receives the best possible care. This guide will provide tips on how to handle such situations. It will also discuss the importance of staying calm in a crisis and having a plan in place for emergencies. Finally, it will provide advice on first aid for your pup. via GIPHY Basic Dog Emergency Guide for a Pet Parent: Remain Calm: It is essential to remain calm when dealing with an emergency involving your dog. If your pup is in physical distress, the […]
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Writing about Vampires And Dogs – Welcome Devin O’Branagan to The Real Dr. Doolittle Show™ Author Devin O’Branagan includes delightful celebrity canine characters in her entertaining chick-lit novels, “Red Hot Property”, “Red Hot Liberty”, and the young adult vampire novel, “Glory”. She also wrote the metaphysical novels “Spirit Warriors” and “Witch Hunt”. Listen to our interview to find out what inspired her to write her series, and why it’s important to her to include dogs in her stories. Devin O’Branagan’s cast of colorful canine characters includes her own dogs, as well as the late but memorable and much loved basset hound, Ross, Chance (Winner of Best in Show from Crufts and recipient of many other awards), and the celebrity actor dog, Bocker. Bocker the Labradoodle is famous for his role in Stephen Spielberg’s movie “War of the Worlds” and is also featured in the Julia Robert’s movie, “Eat, Pray and […]
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Dr. Signe Dayhoff is a Social Psychologist, Cognitive-Behaviorist, Cat Rescuer, and “Kitty Mom of 20” – mostly senior, disabled, and special needs cats. A cat lover and cat companion since childhood, she specializes in increasing human-cat communication and expanding the cat-human relationship through understanding, respect, acceptance, trust, unconditional love, and lots of fun. Being “cat smart” is truly understanding and accepting your cat’s “inner tiger” in order to deepen your spiritual and love bond. Your cat’s “inner tiger” is that mysterious intangible that is seemingly reflecting something secret and special. It’s what draws you to the cat. It’s what resonates with the core of your being as a cat lover and cat companion. You can discover more about Dr. Dayhoff here https://effectivenessplus.com/about-signe-dayhoff . Dr. Dayhoff continues to love and advocate for kitties and has chosen to refocus on her psychology practice. In our interview, we discussed: Understanding your cat’s “inner […]
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Guest post courtesy of Kelly Preston. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communication Enterprises Inc. This article was previously published June 26, 2012, and was updated on February 13, 2023 A special place in the heart for a special needs dog – the story of Betty Boop Betty Boop was my ten-year-old designer breed/mutt, who came to me with severe neurological disorders. When I drove to Anaheim to pick up Betty Boop, I knew she was a special needs dog. I also knew that I could help. I was determined to improve the quality of her health and her life with good nutrition and positive thinking. But I was unaware of her blindness, unaware of the seizures to come, unaware of the water on her brain, the necessary medicines, and […]
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