Neoma Stark Keep your pup happy and healthy with these tips While most dog owners would love nothing more than to spend every waking minute hanging with their pups, for 9-to-5ers, that’s usually not an option. When you see that all-too-familiar baleful …
Signs Your Dog May Have an Enlarged Heart An enlarged canine heart condition is referred to by dog-tors as dilated cardiomyopathy, which is also called DCM. With this condition, the heart muscle becomes weaker, thinner, and cant function like a …
What to do when your dog is ignoring you In the previous sections we have detailed why your dog ignores you and how you can try to determine the reason. Here we suggest some practical ways to improve your relationship …
Surrendering to a No-Kill Shelter or Animal Rescue If you dont have the time or ability to rehome your pet directly, surrendering them to a no-kill shelter or animal rescue group might be a safe option. Make sure you research …
Compost Pile Safety Risks for Dogs Most dog parents are familiar with the challenges associated with keeping your dog from eating something that they shouldn’t, especially if you have a puppy in your home. We have all heard the warnings …
Common Behaviors That Indicate Dog Ear Problems If your dog is excessively scratching or pawing in the ear, tilting his head or excessively flipping his head, it may also be a sign that he is experiencing discomfort, says Dr. Matthew …
Gender matters with a second dog Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, but generally, gender will play an essential role in whether your new dog will get along with your existing dog. Experts agree that the second dog …
What Not To Do When Your Dog’s Nail Is Bleeding Don’t wipe the blood away from the nail. The blood will help the Quik Stop or flour coagulate. Don’t let your dog lick the nail that is bleeding. Don’t use …
Usual SuspectsLabrador retrievers, Beagles, Bassets, Cocker Spaniels, Corgis, Dachshunds and Pugs (as well as mixes with these breeds) are particularly prone to wolfing. Not coincidentally, these are also the dogs who most often lumber into my veterinary office looking as …
Do Pitbulls Need To Be Brushed? The short answer is “yes,” you should brush your Pitbull’s coat. This may seem like a simple and obvious thing to do. Still, it’s surprising how few people actually take the time to perform …