Dances With Woofs

07/14/2026

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Common Canine Behaviour Misconceptions Debunked

06/27/2026

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06/04/2026

05/29/2026

Tonight I ended up trying to help a friend whose puppy ate a kid's vitamin containing xylitol. Simple accident: kid dropped vitamin, puppy scarfed it down. (Note: this household is knowledgeable and is xylitol free, but a relative bought the vitamins, unaware of the risk to the dogs.)

The puppy only ate *one* vitamin. Which turned out to contain 1500 mg of xylitol.

100 mg/kg is the threshold for hypoglycemia which can be fatal. At 500 mg/kg, hepatic necrosis occurs -- destruction of liver tissue.

So just ONE chewable vitamin ended up creating a serious problem for a 30 pound pup (which is not quite 14 kg).

The emergency vet induced vomiting. Thankfully, the puppy had had a meal and so there was food in her stomach. In the vomit was the orange tablet, identifiable though dissolved.

Quick thinking on the owner's part (including grabbing the bottle of vitamins) and fortunately a nearby 24/7 emergency vet hospital meant that this pup received prompt treatment, and should make a full recovery.

Check your medications, vitamins, gum, candy, toothpaste, mouthwash, peanut butter and more for xylitol, also known as birch sugar.

This is useful information to have on hand:
https://www.calculatorsfordogs.com/health-nutrition-calculators/xylitol-toxicity-calculator

ALWAYS contact vet and ASPCA Animal Poison Control center immediately!

As for everyone (the non-vets) recommending the use of hydrogen peroxide, please update your understanding:
https://www.gsvs.org/woodbridge-nj/blog/hydrogen-peroxide-for-dogs-emergency/

Pass this along. I hope you never have to use it.

03/28/2026

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03/26/2026

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02/21/2026

New peer-reviewed, randomized, placebo-controlled research shows that dogs with aggression, social anxiety, or separation anxiety given the probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP815 experienced significant behavioral improvements in just 4 weeks. Owners reported their dogs settled faster when left alone, slept and woke more consistently, maintained steadier daily activity, and were slightly less active overall, but in a calm, alert way rather than appearing sedated.

Why LP815 is different? This next-generation probiotic naturally produces GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a neurotransmitter that helps calm the nervous system by regulating nerve activity. Unlike traditional calming supplements, LP815 works through the gut–brain axis to support more lasting, natural calming effects.

LP815 clinical results in dogs (after 4 weeks):
• Reduced fear- and noise-related aggression
• More restful, consistent sleep
• Improved mood and reduced reactivity
• Better energy and emotional balance
• Faster settling after owner departure

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02/14/2026

When my clients tell me they’ve been playing with laser pointers I have to bee the buzz kill that tells them that this is a bad idea. I’m letting someone else tell you so that I’m not the bearer of bad news.

Laser pointer syndrome is an obsessive compulsive like behavior caused by engaging your dog's prey drive without ever letting it be satisfied.

01/13/2026

A group of “gifted word learner” dogs can learn new words that label objects by overhearing their owners talking with each other, according to a new study in Science.

These dogs can map a new word to a new object even when the word and object are not presented simultaneously. Together, these abilities put these special dogs at the same word-learning level as 18 to 23-month-old children.

The findings suggest that humans are not the only animals that can learn new labels by overhearing third-party interactions. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4sBb7Ba