OCTOBER 2023

Canine Health
and Wellness

This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.

Welcome to Bay Woof, October 2023

Trick or Treat!

October is here and the ghouls will soon be out and about, if they’re not already (pro tip: to stay completely ghoul-free, avoid all national political news).

Luckily, October also brings Bay Woof’s annual Canine Health and Wellness issue, chock full of wisdom from our favorite practitioners, trainers, and artists. So don’t be a zombie with your dog’s health! Dive into the wealth of knowledge shared in this month’s issue.

Of course, we’ve also got a bagful of our usual goodies: Nose for News wraps up the latest dog headlines, Commission Tails shares the hottest issues facing the SF Animal Control and Welfare Commission, Mr. Smarty Pants offers a tasty assortment of canine factoids, and Red and Howling muses about scary allergies.

Hope your October is filled with treats and that all of your tricks are the fun kind. Here’s to a month of good health for you and your dog!

Woof!

M Rocket
Publisher

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This month’s bones to chew

October Feature Stories

Featured

Dr. Jenny Moe

The Scoop on Canine Carts: When Are Wheels Right for My Dog?

Dr. Jenny Moe

Mobility devices can help keep a dog going in more ways than one.

Dr. Jenny Moe

Dr. Ilana Strubel

Big in Europe and Coming Your Way: New Osteoarthritis Pain Med for Dogs

Dr. Ilana Strubel

Canine osteoarthritis (OA) is no fun. It’s a degenerative joint disease that ultimately leads to functional decline of the joint, resulting in lameness and chronic pain for the dog.

Dr. Ilana Strubel

Dr. Julie Smith

Love Shots: Why Vaccinating Your Pup Matters

Dr. Julie Smith

Why should I vaccinate my pup? We’ll give you five good reasons, but really, the first two alone should be enough for anyone who cares about their pet.

Dr. Julie Smith

Columns from the October Pack

Nose for News

S. Emerson Moffat

Two Successful Sneak Outs, Fake Service Pups Cause Real Problems, Your Dog Is Listening, and More!

S. Emerson Moffat

A couple of pups made national news recently for their successful sneak outs.

S. Emerson Moffat

The Monthly Woof

Cydni True

Now I Get It: Surviving Your Pup’s Terrible Teens

Cydni True

While it’s generally believed that dogs enter adolescence between 18 and 24 months of age, it can actually start much earlier depending on breed, social factors, health, and other things.

Cydni True

Shelter Zone

Karen Zamel

Fostering and the Gift of Time

Karen Zamel

Fostering an animal can be life-changing for a person and a pet. It can also be lifesaving, as shelters continue to burst at the seams and scramble to avoid euthanasia.

Karen Zamel

Good Dog!

Althea Karwowski

Why Is My Dog Like That? Insights from a Veterinary Behaviorist

Althea Karwowski

I recently spoke with veterinary behaviorist Dr. Wailani Sung (DVM MS, PHD, DACVB), who currently serves as Director of Behavior and Welfare Programs at the San Francisco SPCA.

Althea Karwowski

Ask Dr. Dog