Recognizing the Signs of Joint Pain & Providing Relief Dogs of all ages can experience joint pain; it’s not just a problem for seniors anymore. Common causes of joint pain in dogs include: Tendon, ligament, or muscle diseases leading to…
Understanding the Risks & Identifying the Signs Kennel cough, also known as Bordetella, is a highly contagious dog virus. Similar to a cold or virus in humans, dogs with kennel cough typically recover without treatment, but some dogs are at…
July Birthday Roundup We could be a little biased, but we think the BEST way to celebrate a birthday is at WTPR -- just ask Ernie! Our Birthday Club is free and comes with a complimentary Playday, bandana, and a…
Meet Bauer and Lenni Rae! Bloomington Tail Wagger Bauer is a 5-year-old Finnish Lapphund who has been coming to our Bloomington location for two years. This breed was specially created to herd reindeer in Finland. Bauer makes the most of…
Help Them Gain More Confidence It’s easy to assume that all dogs love everyone and everything. Why wouldn’t they? They’re dogs! But many dogs are actually shy or frightened of some people, things like loud noises, and certain situations. Recognizing…
Understanding the Risks & Identifying the Signs Heart disease has been making local and national headlines lately. But this time, it’s because of concern over the sharp increase of dogs with a particular form of heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy…
June Birthday Roundup Carter Roo can't stop smiling because he celebrated his birthday at WTPR last month! Members of our free Birthday Club spend their special day enjoying a complimentary Playday, bandana, and birthday paw-ty! See all the dogs that…
Meet Midas and Allie! Bloomington Tail Wagger Midas has been coming to WTPR since he was six months old. As a baby, he was a member of our Eagan pack. But, after moving to Bloomington, this sweet golden retriever was…
What to Look For and How to Help Most of us have known someone with cataracts at some point in our lives, but did you know dogs can have cataracts too? Cataracts affect the lens of the eye, causing it…
The Modern Dog Whether you like it or not, technology is here to stay. And we couldn’t be happier because of all the ways it’s made things better for dogs! We’ve already written about how smartphones can do more than…
