Imagine if, your whole life, the only safe way you could explore the world outside your home, is by being tethered by the neck to another being, who may not share your particular enthusiasms about being outside. Imagine your nose and ears and eyes are all ten inches or less…
In a recent newsletter, Dr. Jean Dodds reports the following: The Rabies Challenge Fund research study shows that duration of immunity after rabies vaccination in dogs is significantly longer than the 3 years basis which had become the standard assumption for laws in the USA. “The goal of the fund…
Frontline Plus is the ONLY tick and flea preventative used on Kingsdale dogs! We try to keep abreast with all the health research being done on dogs and more specifically, with Scottish Terriers. Dr. Jean Dodds is an expert whose work we follow closely. This information is provided by Dr….
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We try to keep abreast with all the health research being done on dogs and more specifically, with Scottish Terriers. In the past decade, experts and researchers have raised questions and come up with some answers regarding vaccines “routinely” given to dogs. This has resulted in some changes we believe…
Crates are essential for safety for Scotties up to 2 years old because they chew things, and unless you are in the room with eyes on them, every single minute, they can and will chew lamp cords, furniture, shoes, eyeglasses, purses, remote controls, Christmas decorations, books, magazines, mail, door frames,…
We keep several different kinds of canned foods and two kinds of kibble for variety, but ONLY these specific brands and flavors meet our standards for no dyes, chemicals, and quality of nutrients. Every meal, each dog receives some kibble, and some wet food from a can. In addition, roast…
Warning: Do not neuter too early!! An article published in the Innovative Veterinary Care Journal says: “Numerous studies show that traditional spay/neuter surgeries can increase the risk of orthopedic problems, cancer, behavior issues and other conditions.” You can read the article here.
Many people are concerned about dwindling numbers of Scottish Terriers being born and registered. Two problems the breed has, compared with other breeds, are smaller litter sizes and greater likelihood of need for birth by Caesarian section of Scotties. An article published by Katy M. Evans and Vicki J. Adams,…