If not treated, nearly 100% of all puppies and dogs infected with canine parvovirus (CPV) will die. MPA Board Member Michelle Spranger spoke with Dr. Courtney White from Humane Society of Huron Valley to learn how to treat this deadly disease, including the new game-changing Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody by Elanco.
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What is Parvo?
Parvo is a highly contagious and deadly disease, but 20% of dog owners aren’t even aware of it, according to a survey done by Elanco. MPA Board Member Michelle Spranger spoke with Dr. Courtney White from Humane Society of Huron Valley to learn more about this deadly disease and how to prevent it.
Parvo Tips for Animal Shelters
Dr. Courtney White from Humane Society of Huron Valley shares tips for animal shelters on how to manage and treat parvo, including the new Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody from Elanco.
Ditch the Bowl
Eating out of a bowl is sooo boring! Ditch the bowl to entertain, engage and enrich your dog at mealtime.
How to Imprint an Odor on Your Dog
If you and your dog have mastered indication, level up your dog’s scentwork skills by imprinting an odor. Special thanks to Laurie Horn from Sniffing Out Solutions and author of “Scent 4 Shelter Dogs” for helping us produce this video. Happy sniffing!
How to Teach Your Dog Coin Indication
Is your dog a Scent Scout? Scent Scouts have a real interest and aptitude for searching. They like to use their nose and are ready for more than just search games and puzzles. In this video, you will learn how to play Coin Indication with your dog. Special thanks to Laurie Horn from Sniffing Out Solutions and author of “Scent 4 Shelter Dogs” for helping us produce this video. Happy sniffing!
How to Prevent Dog Bites: Understanding Dog Body Language
“Any dog with a mouth can bite. Learning to read a dog’s body language can help you understand how they are feeling and what they are thinking, which can also help you prevent a dog bite.
How to Make a Snuffle Mat
A snuffle mat is a fun and engaging enrichment activity for your dog, cat, ferret, rabbit … any pet with a nose! Let your dog play for just a few minutes a day to tire them out. This is especially a great activity for the winter or a rainy day! Special thanks to Laurie Horn from Sniffing Out Solutions and author of “Scent 4 Shelter Dogs” for helping us produce this video.
Rough Kitten and Cat Play
It can often be difficult to understand if your cats are playing or fighting, causing concern for a lot of cat owners, foster parents, and folks working with cats in a shelter or rescue environment. There are a few things you can look for to have a better idea of when to step in and de-escalate or let them continue playing.
Train Your Dog to Stop Jumping on Guests
Does your dog jump up on your guests and visitors? This is a very common struggle. A two-part approach will help your chronic jumper (Warning – there is some brief barking in the video at 5:25).
Michigan Animal Abuse Registry & Automatic Forfeiture Process
An exhilarating conversation with Citizens for the Animal Abuse Registry as they discuss a statewide initiative to take on animal abusers in Michigan. Discover how you and your organization can play a role. Michigan Pet Alliance is hosting a panel discussion to explore a 2024 ballot initiative that will create an animal abuse registry and establish timeframes for an automatic forfeiture process.
Adopting a Second Cat
What is the most important thing to consider before adopting a second cat? Here are some things to think about before adding a new cat to your home.
How to Greet a Cat
What is the best way to greet a cat? It’s fairly simple! If you use some care and watch their body language, while responding to their needs, you can make a friend for life!
Reduce Stress While Bathing and Grooming Your Cat
Does your cat need a bath? What can you do to help your cat feel more comfortable with being groomed? Watch this video for tips on bathing, grooming and trimming the nails on your cat.
Advancing Your Dog’s Skills, Take Training to the Next Level
Do you want to take your dog’s skills to the next level? You might feel like your dog has plateaued and you just can’t move them forward. Or you don’t know how to move them on. In order for your dog to have skills that work in real-life, we need to advance them along. In this video, Kelly gives tips to help you get that success when things get harder.
Cat Clicker Training
Have you ever wondered if you can train your cat? You absolutely can!! We have some tips on how to get started in clicker training and some of the fun things you can learn with your cat.
Calmness in the Crate: Dog & Puppy Training Tips: Part 2
Is your dog getting pretty good at settling down in the crate, but still could be better! Here are some top tips to get really good crate calmness.
Dog Recycling Restaurant: An Easy Enrichment Activity with Your Dog
Collect some of your cardboard recycling; this is a great use for all those Amazon boxes! Make sure you choose recycling items that are safe for your pet. Sprinkle some of your pet’s daily food allowance into the cardboard stack up that you have created and enjoy watching them forage for it.
Cat Carrier Training
How can we make our cats feel more comfortable with their carrier? With just a little bit of training, we can make the carrier seem like a safe and comfortable place for our cats to spend their time. In times of crisis or in an emergency, no one has time to struggle with getting their… Continue reading Cat Carrier Training
Calmness in the Crate: Dog & Puppy Training Tips, Part 1
Does your dog bark or whine non-stop when in their crate? Are they going crazy in the crate when you arrive home or when you are in another room? It can be very difficult to use a crate if your pup just won’t settle down in there. The good news is you can train your pup to be calm in their crate!