Daily Updates from HillRag
Tag: Pets
The Return of New World Screwworm
We have a “new” bug to worry about. An actual insect (not really a bug) and one that isn’t quite new. For more than...
Is Fido Anxious?
When dog owners seek help for leash-pulling, barking, lunging or other frustrating behaviors, they often focus on the behavior itself, yet many of these...
Delmarva’s Dog-Friendly Beaches: Fun for You and Your Dog
A vacation to the Delaware beaches this summer can be fun and relaxing for both you and your canine companion. Plenty of ocean and...
How Often Should You Feed Your Dog?
The question of how often to feed dogs—once daily versus twice daily—has gained renewed attention in light of emerging research and “professionals” on instagram....
Let Dogs Sniff
If you’ve ever walked a dog and felt impatient while they stopped to sniff every patch of grass, you’re not alone. My dog Calvin...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside! Does Fido Need A Coat?
Baby, it’s cold outside! As temperatures drop, many of our esteemed dog people wonder whether their dog truly needs a coat or if it...
The District Vet: On the Road With Your Pet
Channeling Willie Nelson — sometimes it’s time to get on the road again, visiting friends and going to places that I’ve never been. From...
Pet Photos and Paintings Can Be Works of Art
Celebrating our dogs and cats through art has always been popular. Images of dogs appear on ancient cave walls, and throughout art history, cats...
Best Friends, Safe Friends
There are over 4.5 million dog bites reported each year in the United States. Children are the victims in more than half of these...
Every Second Counts In A Pet Emergency
Pet emergencies don’t always come with big yelps and open wounds. Sometimes an emergency is disguised as a minor limp, a sad whine, or...
















