Welcome to our resource page. Here you will find links to articles, video’s & causes we have referenced or researched while writing this blog.

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Allergies

Allergy Medications. Which Ones To Use & Which Ones To Not.

Allergies in Dogs

Allergy and Atopy Treatment In Dogs

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Animal Assisted Therapy

DrugRehab.com – When combined with other treatments for substance use disorders, this therapeutic approach can motivate patients to stay in treatment. Animals can also help therapists & clients resolve mental health problems in a way that isn’t possible with other types of therapy alone.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar for dogs

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Body Maps

Also known as Skin Maps, these are ideal for vet appointments. We use them to show were small fat deposits are. Download free body maps here, either for a good dog or cool cat.

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Bonding

How to bond with your new dog

6 Simple Ways to Improve Your Bond with Your Dog

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Canine Epilepsy Online Communities

Facebook Pages:

Wally’s Canine Epilepsy Foundation

Oh, The Life of Olivia

Dogs With Epilepsy

Canine Epilepsy Awareness

Canine Epilepsy Support Group

Websites:

Dog Seizure Disorders: Types, Causes, Symptom…

Canine Epilepsy FAQ

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Car Safety

Center for Pet Safety – Sniff out the top performing & CPS Certified products.

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Cannabis & CBD Oil for Canine Epilepsy

CBD, Cannabinoids, Endocannabinoids & Canines

What is Cannabis?

How CBD is extracted

CBD full-spectrum broad-spectrum & isolates

CBD oils & tinctures: What’s in the bottle?

Understanding a certificate of analysis

CBD Oils, what should be on the label?

CBD Micro Dosing Explained

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Cognitive Decline

Cognitive decline in older dogs

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Essential Oils

Are essential oils safe for good dogs?

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MCT & Coconut Oil for Dogs

MCT Oil Explained

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Collars & Harnesses

Collars vs. Harnesses: Which is the Best for my Dog?

Choosing the Right Collar or Harness

We here at Knotty Toys for Good Dogs have a bias in favor of using a dog harness instead of a collar for walking your dog.

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Dental Care

In this video, you’ll be shown how to clean your dog (or cat’s) teeth. Treats & toys that can help keep your dog’s teeth free of plaque are also suggested.

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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence & Pets

Through Ruff Times – A registered charitable organization in Toronto, Canada dedicated to keeping people & pets together.

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Garlic for Dogs

Garlic, the good, the bad & the truth

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Golden Paste – see below: Turmeric for Dogs

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Legal

Animal Legal Defence Fund

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Massage for Dogs

International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork/Association of Canine Water Therapy. 

– a professional community that provides & teaches the traditional values & techniques of holistic, complementary, alternative massage & bodywork for animals, dedicated to promoting, advancing and growing the practice of animal massage and bodywork through education, establishing industry standards and building an international network of support.

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Ocular Compression Therapy

Our original blog post – Ocular Compression Therapy

Here is a short YouTube video that briefly shows this technique.

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Pet Insurance

best-pet-insurance

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Pica in Dogs

Eating things that are not food is a disorder called Pica.

Vetinfo.com article on Pica

Dogster.com article on compulsive Pica

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petmd.com – an excellent online resource

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Poison

Pet poison reference guide

Poisonous plants inside & outside

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Rescue Organizations

National Mill Dog Rescue

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The Rescue Animal Mp3 Project

Rescue Animal MP3 Project

A non profit organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life for animals in Shelters & Sanctuaries.  Music arranged to promote relaxation & calm behavior along with MP3 players are donated to shelters to help the animals cope with stressful conditions & be more inviting of loving adoptions.

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Reverse Sneezing

Reverse sneezing in dogs

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Safety

Contractor’s Guide To Pet Safety on Construction Sites

Printable Pet Safety Materials from ASPCA – Printable safety guides produced by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Pet Disaster Planning Guide by Humane Society – This guide outlines how to prepare for a disaster with pets.

Guide to Pet Safety on Construction Sites by Houzz – A guide about keeping pets safe during construction that can be shared with contractors before work begins.

Keeping Pets and People Healthy During Emergencies by CDC – The Center for Disease Control’s recommendations for what to do with pets before, during, and after an emergency.

Animal Welfare Resources by USDA – This page offers a comprehensive collection of animal welfare resources that covers a wide variety of animals and situations from the National Agricultural Library.

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Senior Dogs

When is a good dog a senior?

Senior dog checkup

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Sight Commands/Sign language for Dogs

Training a deaf dog

Dogs & American Sign Language (ASL)

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Soup Bones & Canine Epilepsy

Soup bones & glutamate

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Taurine

Taurine & canine epilepsy

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Ticks

Springtime is tick time

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Titer test & Vaccinations

A blood test known as a Titer test can check your dog’s immunity to certain diseases by measuring antibodies. It can determine protection from diseases such as distemper, rabies, parvo & hepatitis.

When it Comes to Vaccinating Your Pet, Less is More

Cinical Use of Serum Parvovirus and Distemper Virus Antibody Titers for Determining Revaccination Strategies in Healthy Dogs

Titer Test: Safer for YOur Pet Than Routine Vaccines, and at an Affordable Cost

Vaccinating Dogs

The Truth About ‘Titering’ Instead of Vaccination

Animal Titer Testing FAQs

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Turmeric for Dogs

Benefits of Turmeric powder

How to make turmeric paste

Turmeric for dogs – from Dogs Naturally Magazine.

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Urinary Tract Infections

UTIs & Good Dogs

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Xylitol

A sweetener that gained popularity because of its ability to help prevent cavities & tooth decay; it also has a low glycemic index. It is extremely dangerous for dogs — even in small quantities.

the danger xylitol poses to dogs