Neoma Stark You can call a friend of yours “dog” in the same way that you can call them “dude”, “bro”, or “man”. When you say it in the same contexts as you would use those words, it isn’t a negative thing. …
What Other Purpose Do Greyhound Muzzles Have on the Racetrack? Another reason to muzzle Greyhounds when racing is to prevent artificial lure damage. The lures usually take the form of windsocks or stuffed animals, which a dog can rip to …
Reasons You May Consider An Indoor Dog Toilet People may mistakenly believe that owners use indoor toilets because they’re too lazy to take their dog outside or too cheap to pay someone to let their dog out. However, that’s usually …
How do dogs decide who to sleep with? Your Dog is Guided by Scent If your dog loves to snuggle up and sleep with you, you’re not alone. Many dogs choose a sleeping spot based on the fact that it …
What to Do If Your Dog Swallows a Rawhide First thing’s first: As scary as a swallowed rawhide can be, you don’t want to panic. While swallowing a rawhide can lead to serious trouble, it doesn’t always spell disaster. You …
Practicalities of canine AI There are some practical reasons why dog breeders may prefer to use AI as a breeding method instead of natural mating methods (this list is not exhaustive): AI allows the use of semen from stud dogs …
Overview of Sertraline for Dogs and Cats Sertraline, commonly known as Zoloft®, is used to treat aggression, fearful behaviors, and anxiety-related behaviors in dogs and cats. Behavioral disorders in dogs and cats are a frequent reason for veterinary visits. Unacceptable or …
What Is Nicotine Poisoning? Nicotine poisoning refers to toxicity associated with the ingestion of products that contain this chemical. Dogs and cats, like people, have numerous nicotine receptors throughout their nervous systems that can easily be overstimulated by exposure to …
CB1 CANNABINOID RECEPTORS CB1 receptors are found throughout the body but are more concentrated in the spinal cord and the brain than anywhere else. CB1 receptors in the brain are found in regions that control specific behaviors. For example, CB1 …
The perfect plan for your perfect pup The human body only has one way of cooling itself down: Sweating. Dogs, it turns out, have multiple different methods of cooling themselves down. Where Do Dogs Sweat if Not from Their Belly? …