Neoma Stark How far can I walk my puppy? A slow 20-minute “stroll” once or twice a day is a good rule of thumb for most puppies. Read on for my longer answer on puppy exercise! There’s a lot of fear right …
When a Dog’s Eyes Change Color A puppy’s eye color tends to change—if it is going to change—by the time they reach about 1 month of age. Their eyes can go from blue to grey to blue again, or they …
Scent from saliva Similarly, biochemical signals in saliva convey information about a dog’s health. Stinky breath can be an obvious sign of periodontal disease, but the breath that has little to no smell can still tell other dogs information about …
Yes, your hound is literally genetically predispositioned to not listen. And there you have it — the stubbornness. In reality, what is perceived as being stubborn and actively refusing to listen is actually acute independent thinking and extreme, sometimes displaced, …
Can I put Vaseline on my dogs balls? The answer is: Yes. When used appropriately, Vaseline can be helpful in treating minor skin conditions and as the main ingredient in some hairball remedies, such as Laxatone or PetroMalt, it can …
What are the ancestors of seals? Seals evolved from carnivorous ancestors that walked on land with sturdy legs; only later did these evolve into the flippers that the family is known for. Now, a beautifully new fossil called Puijila illustrates …
What is a saline solution? A saline solution is simply just a mixture of salt and water. Saline solutions are just salt water, and usually contain around 0.9% sodium chloride, or salt, so that it can be used to clear …
Symptoms of Firework Toxicity in Dogs Call your veterinarian immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms in your dog or if you know your dog has ingested fireworks. The severity of symptoms from poisoning will depend on exactly …
Option of Freeze-dried Food For Added Nutrition A little-known advantage of adding water to dry dog food offsets a drawback of dry kibble. Dog food can be freeze-dried which preserves as many nutrients as possible. This can have a dehydrating …
How Long Can a Dog Take Gabapentin? You may be wondering how long can a dog take gabapentin, since epilepsy can be a life-long condition. With epilepsy in dogs, gabapentin is taken as long as the pup needs it, which …