by Cabrera Wellness | Apr 10, 2017 | Behavior & Training, Canine, Equine, Grooming, Health & Wellness, Nutrition
What Is Intervertebral Disc Disease Or IVDD IVDD is one of the most common neurologic disorders seen in pets, especially dogs Cats can also have IVDD, but it is not as common Intervertebral discs are cushioning pads of fibrocartilage that sit between most of the...
by Cabrera Wellness | Apr 10, 2017 | Adoption & Rescue, Canine
We love our pets, and we feel like we understand them. But is that true? How could it be, when we are two species separated by millions of years of evolution? According to a Finnish study published last month, people are actually about as good at interpreting the...
by Cabrera Wellness | Apr 10, 2017 | Behavior & Training, Canine, Equine, Grooming, Health & Wellness, Nutrition
#1 Slim down If your dog is overweight, commit to helping her slim down. Extra weight places extra strain on joints, worsening the pain of arthritis. Feeling guilty because your dog is looking longingly at her food bowl? Mix a little pumpkin (unsweetened, not canned)...
by Cabrera Wellness | Apr 10, 2017 | Behavior & Training, Canine, Equine, Grooming, Health & Wellness, Nutrition
Whether your dog is a canine Einstein or a bit of a slacker, he needs physical and mental stimulation. After all, most dogs were bred for specific jobs, like hunting, retrieving, guarding the home, or carting heavy loads. Many dogs today are tasked with nothing more...
by Cabrera Wellness | Apr 10, 2017 | Behavior & Training, Equine, Health & Wellness, Nutrition
Dogs are celebrated everywhere these days for the clever things they and their brains can do, and the science of dog cognition continues to soar in popularity. As a cat person, I can’t help but add that cats, too, show off their savviness for science. Now, some...