Meet the breed: the English bulldog
By Heidi Clayton One of the most recognizable breeds in the world is the English bulldog. Known for being the mascot of Mack Trucks and the Marine Corps, the bulldog can be traced back as early as the year 1210 in England. While no longer used for their original...Pleasantville Feral Cat Confirmed Positive for Rabies
A feral cat that appeared ill and was taken in by a homeowner in the 100 block of Bayview Avenue in Pleasantville, has been confirmed for rabies, the third case of the viral disease in Atlantic County this year. The cat was collected from the home by an animal control...Mast cell tumors in dogs
By Heidi Clayton Discovering a lump or bump on your dog is most of the time no cause for panic. Over the course of my 13-year-old girl IchiBan’s life, she has developed several lipomas, which are commonly known as fatty tumors. She started to grow fatty tumors at...Read your dog’s body language at the dog park
By Heidi Clayton It seems most people want to take their dogs to a dog park for socialization. They see it as a chance for their dog to meet other dogs and play. How much a dog can benefit or be ruined from this socialization depends on the individual dog. I say this...The dangers of alpha rolling dogs
By Heidi Clayton Numerous studies have proven that positive-based dog training works better than confrontational techniques. One confrontational method that has lost credibility is the “alpha roll,” made popular by the Monks of New Skete dog training book published in...
