My Home Bound Hound

04/19/2025

Out of an abundance of caution and stemming from life-threatening reactions in the past, I have not vaccinated my dogs against leptospirosis in over 20 years. But times have changed, and now also out of an abundance of caution, my dogs were vaccinated against leptospirosis this spring.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that is spread primarily through contact with the urine of rodents and wildlife. It is also zoonotic and potentially fatal to us. There have been multiple cases this year in Southeast Michigan that ended tragically for several dogs. My holistic veterinarian recommended vaccinating this year and confided that after 25 years of practice, she vaccinated her own dog against lepto for the first time this year. She shared the data on the improvements to the vaccine increasing its safety and reducing reactions. She also suggested an over-the-counter homeopathic treatment to help detox the dogs and help prevent any reaction.

My dogs and I love to walk in the many nature parks around, and these areas are teeming with wildlife and can be quite wet at times. The dogs have had no reaction to the vaccine, and we all are looking forward to getting back out into the fields with a greater peace of mind.

Please consider protecting your pets (and yourselves) by vaccinating them against Leptospirosis. Also, please be sure to always pick up after them! 😉

Now, go walk your dog! 🐾🐾

04/01/2025

Because of a post on a local group page just today, let me be clear. If you can’t afford a Rabies vaccine for your dog from a veterinarian (and this was a 1yr old dog), then you can’t afford a dog and have no business “owning” one! It’s just selfish.

01/07/2025

Training your dog also requires socializing and building confidence. Confident dogs don’t follow you everywhere in the house and then stress when they can’t find you. They don’t attach themselves continuously to another dog in the house. For Titan, confidence allows him to make a tent for himself in another room and create a really cute, albeit PG13 “Hey Baby” moment! Confident, well socialized dogs are often ambassadors for good behavior when they accompany you around town! 🐾🐾💕

12/31/2024

Please Please Please… use your common sense

12/06/2024

The power of a dog to calm, soothe, and heal is pure grace.

11/26/2024

Rollo says, “No Thanks!”

Rather than lists of what your dog “Can and Cannot” eat to share in your Thanksgiving celebration, adopt a “Just Say No” policy! Please…please, spare yourself the agony and expense, and your dog the pain and stress, of a trip to an Emergency Vet Clinic.

Keep them safe, comfortable, and stress free.

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🐾🐾🍁

11/13/2024

SAFETY TIP FOR TRAVEL

This is the back of a lift hatch Equinox. For me, the best way to travel with my dogs is to have the back seat down. While I teach my dogs to “wait” and “stay” before jumping in and out of the car, I wanted a safety measure in place in case one comes out— uninvited. I attach the eye of the leash to a lightweight tie-out cable that is secured to a seat bracket. These cables are easy to get, and it takes all of 10 seconds to secure the leash. If she does jump out, it gives her another 6 ft or so. Notice, the cut pool noodles that cover those brackets. This is to offer a little cush if she bumps on a hard brake or worse. I also put a noodle strip along that airline crate for the same reason. That crate is secured to the front seats and accommodates the little dogs.
If you only have a big dog that rides in the back seat, you can still use this cable for safety. It can be secured to any of the available anchors for car seats or belts. Training your dog to properly ride in a vehicle is still essential; this suggestion is for added safety. Hey Greyhound peeps, please note that flexi lead in the photo IS NOT for Greys!😁

HAPPY TAILS!

11/11/2024

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10/10/2024

Rupture of the CCL is one of the most common reasons for hind limb lameness, pain, and subsequent arthritis. The development of this problem in dogs is much more complex than in humans. Furthermore, dogs suffer from different degrees of rupture (partial, complete).

08/10/2024

07/28/2024

Looks can be deceiving 🤔That little guy, Titan, would gladly share the bed with his “girlfriend“ Kaylee, but her nose was outta joint!

07/21/2024

Mental stimulation for dogs is important to keep them happy and engaged at all ages, and it's simpler than you might think.

07/17/2024

To share your life with a good dog can cause your heart to hurt and to explode with love at the same time. Goodbyes are not the end🐾❤️🐾

07/08/2024

Dr. Grant from Advanced Animal Chiropractic will be here this Wednesday, 7/10/24, from 11:00-2:00 and there are still a few select appointments available! Call us today if you would like to bring your pet in for an adjustment! And as a reminder, you do not have to be an established client with us to see Dr. Grant.