Category Archives: Dog Health

It’s all fun and games when Harley ends up in a cone

Posted on April 3, 2012 by ballwalkpark

Todd, Harley’s owner, told me a story yesterday that I have not been about to get out of my head. I have been literally laughing out loud at random times since he told me yesterday. Obviously, I had to share. … Continue reading →

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Questions about pet insurance?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by ballwalkpark

Thanks to Trupanion for this great infographic on understanding pet insurance! I wish there was an infographic for just about everything, don’t you?? Click the image to see the larger version!Pet Insurance 101 graphic created by Trupanion.

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Preventing Bloat in dogs

Posted on February 21, 2012 by ballwalkpark

I came across this great article today and had to share. Bloat is a potentially life-threatening condition which can affect active, healthy dogs in the prime of their life. It can be deadly within hours and is a very serious … Continue reading →

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Pawsicles — taking care of your dogs paws in the snow

Posted on January 19, 2012 by ballwalkpark

This has been the craziest week of weather for us in Seattle! At the first sight of snow the dogs and I were esthetic to go play in the fluffy white stuff. Now a few days later, the honeymoon phase of the … Continue reading →

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Seattle dogwalker vs. Seattle snow

Posted on January 18, 2012 by ballwalkpark

This is going to be a rant blog. Well, a rant and an apology blog.  I am so incredibly frustrated with Seattle’s weather and the forecasting abilities. I understand that due to the ocean and mountains and other geographical elements … Continue reading →

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Puppy vs. the Christmas tree

Posted on December 13, 2011 by ballwalkpark

In the past week or two there have been a few incidents of my clients (the dogs, not the humans!) eating Christmas tree ornaments. The ornaments almost always seem to have sewing pins, glass, or something else a puppy definitely … Continue reading →

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It’s a must…

Posted on May 11, 2011 by ballwalkpark

A lot of people laugh when I ask if they have pet insurance, but I bet they aren’t laughing when their pup chews apart its favorite rubber toy and swallows who knows what and needs hundreds of dollars in X-rays. … Continue reading →

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Warning for dog owners!!!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by ballwalkpark

An article in the West Seattle blog today warned dog owners of a deadly disease called leptospirosis. If you don’t follow the link to read the full article, at least read this part: “Dogs usually contract the disease by coming … Continue reading →

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