Tips for Combating Anxiety in the Car Dogs are usually anxious in the car because they’ve developed a negative association with driving. They may have had a frightening car-related event that occurred in their past. Or they associate the car …
Practicing Raw Dog Food Safety Measures So you want to feed your dog raw food. It is important that you follow certain steps when storing, handling, and serving the raw food. Valid health concerns do exist for your dog and …
Tip 2: Get Your Dog’s Blood Work Checked As dogs get older, it’s a good idea to see your veterinarian on a regular basis for checkups. Besides an annual or biannual exam, it is suggested that pet parents get yearly …
The best family dogs for kids. So if you’ve thought about the costs, training and exercise requirements and still want to introduce a fur baby to your home, how do you know what is the right breed? Shannon says not …
What happens if an ear hematoma in dogs remains untreated? While ear hematomas can be slowly reabsorbed by a dog’s body, they are particularly painful and require treatment to provide relief from this pain. Even if absorbed, inflammation from the …
Corneal Ulcers in Dogs Corneal ulcers are one of the most common causes of eye pain in dogs (NHAH, 2014). A corneal ulcer can be a severe condition and is often caused by trauma. They are also tough to treat, …
How do you call a dog back home? Here are 10 tips based on my experience chasing runaway dogs. Stay calm. When you realize your dog has bolted, panic sets in. … Don’t run. If your dog is still in …
What Is a Nylabone Nylabone is a generic term used for a hard, generally non-edible plastic toy. Nylabone is also a brand that sells a variety of pup products. There are several different types of Nylabones, and they can come …
Create comfort on the go A blanket is easier to pack than a dog bed if you’re planning a trip. It’ll also help keep your dog calm in the car and strange places like a hotel room or a friend’s …
Can dogs eat cheese and onion crisps? If your pooch manages to snuffle a crisp they should be okay, but they definitely shouldn’t eat cheese and onion crisps regularly. Onion is toxic to dogs, and although the amount in a …
