Felted wool Felted wool is more commonly used in dog toys. One of the primary benefits of buying your dog a felted wool toy is that it’s 100% digestible. If your dog accidentally eats a felted wool dog toy, you …
What is blastomycosis? Blastomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis. This fungus most commonly infects humans and animals through the respiratory tract. When the fungal spores are inhaled, they settle in the small airways and begin to reproduce. …
She Is Spending More Time in or Near Her Whelping Box or Area When a pup starts to nest, shes creating what veterinarians call a whelping box or area. “This is typically a comfortable, warm space away from foot traffic, …
How Do You Know if Your Dog Is Being Aggressive Instead of Just Grumpy? To distinguish between grumpiness and aggression, we’ll need to start by defining aggression. Aggression is a threat or harmful behavior directed towards another individual (be it …
How will my veterinarian treat serotonin syndrome? The treatment of serotonin syndrome depends largely on your dog’s clinical signs. If your dog is experiencing very mild signs, your veterinarian may simply have you discontinue your dog’s medication or decrease the …
All pets can relieve stress. But during a lockdown, are dogs or cats better? Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people find themselves in a state of mandated lockdown and enforced social isolation. Research shows that such a situation often …
Does Neutering Change a Dog’s Personality? A big question many dog owners ask is whether neutering changes a dogs personality. While certain behavioral traits and habits do change with neutering (for better or for worse), the general personality (basic temperament …
Clubs Offering: Digging is an instinctual behavior for many dogs that dates back to the days of their wild ancestors. Some breeds, like terriers, had digging instincts further developed by humans for hunting purposes. Dog sports like AKC Earthdog or …
The Best Breeds for Hunting Hogs We’ll take a look at how those breeds perform against hogs, what they do best, and what they lack. Blue Lacys are among the most famous breeds in the hog hunting world. Simply because …
We were voted Pet Insurance Provider of the Year in the 2022 MoneyFacts Consumer Awards. Boo’s story doesnt seem to be an isolated case. In November 2017 another dog made the news when, after days of wandering around an airport …