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 …
North America has many dung beetle species as well, all in the family Scarabaeidae . The large Hercules beetle that fascinates children is a dung beetle. You probably already have a small population of beetles in your back yard – …
Why does bathing help a pet with skin allergies? Allergen Removal. Common allergies in dogs and cats include things that are everywhere in the environment such as dust mites, danders, pollens and molds. Allergy symptoms in dogs have now been shown …