Raising Healthy Dogs

I get a lot of email at Raising Healthy Dogs and one question keeps coming up – how do I know if I am making the right decisions for my dog? The answer is not easy but I always think about my own parents. They were great people who loved me dearly but you know what? They made mistakes. Lots of them. That did not mean they did not care or did not love me any less, it just meant they were acting on the best available advice they had, and living within their resources.

While there are many everyday expenses to dog parenting, including food, supplies, toys, treats and regular check-ups at the veterinarian’s office, many people do not consider the cost of medical emergencies.