Roxanne Hawn, Author at Champion of My Heart

Post Operative Bleeding in Dogs

Many of us likely think that post operative bleeding in dogs happens right away, but it turns out, in some breeds, some pretty scary post-op bleeding can happen

Mr Stix NACSW NW1 Searches

Dog Training Video, Nosework, The Story of Stix

On June 23 2023, our youngest canine hero (Mr Stix) earned his NACSW NW1 title on his second try. He also earned a 2nd place and pronounced honors

CYP2B11 Deficiency Dogs

Newsworthy, Q & A

If dog lovers are aware of CYP2B11 deficiency dogs, they likely think of sighthounds. The list of breeds with the CYP2B11-H3 gene mutation, though, reaches far beyond greyhounds

MDR1 Dog Breeds

Newsworthy, Veterinary Care Advice

Thankfully, all 3 of our dogs carry 2 normal MDR1 genes. We know that thanks to DNA testing. Most MDR1 dog breeds with mutations come from the herding

FHO Surgery Dog

Foster Puppies, Q & A

Let's take a look at FHO surgery dogs sometimes need. Click through to see Mr. Stix's actual pre- and post-operative x-rays from his FHO surgery in 2019. We

Tech Updates to Dog Relaxation Protocol Audio

Relaxation Protocol for Dogs

Quick newsflash for Dog Relaxation Protocol users about some required tech updates to the FREE audio files Champion of My Heart made available eons ago and continues to

Give Rice to Dogs? Why I Can’t Stop

Newsworthy, Q & A

Recently, I mentioned in another dog diarrhea post about how some dog lovers and veterinary hospitals no longer recommend you give rice to dogs with upset tummies. When