If you suspect your pet has ingested any of these plants or any other questionable substance, call Weston Creek Veterinary Hospital for assistance. Accurate and timely identification of the ingested material is very important. Having the container, package, or label …
Who Is Impacted by Breed-Specific Laws? Regulated breeds typically comprise the “pit bull” class of dogs, including American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and English Bull Terriers. In some areas, regulated breeds also include a variety of other dogs …
What Causes Matted Hair In Dogs? “Matting” is dense or tangled clumps of hair in a pet’s coat. Mats are more prevalent in long-haired dogs (and cats), especially during shedding season. The extra fur needs to be adequately extracted via …
Does having a dog keep snakes away?It’s likely that most snakes won’t choose to go near dogs. They’re bigger, noisier, and more of a hassle than a good snack. Simply by having your dog around, you will likely help to …
Option 1: Slow and steady desensitization If your dog is too fixated on the cat, you can try desensitization, the goal of which is to reduce your dog’s reaction to the cat by gradually increasing her exposure to him. Put …
Q: My dog has this weird habit of lunging at people’s feet when I walk him on the street — but he does it only once the person has passed. What is this all about?A: I can imagine how stressful …
Why do some dogs breeds have spots over the eyes? The spots you can see over the eyes of certain dogs are known as tan points. It’s a trait mostly seen in breeds that belong to the black-and-tan phenotype. The …
Why do dogs lift their legs to urinate? The first reason for dogs lifting their leg to pee is a practical one. As the dogs penis is on their underside, urinating without lifting their leg can lead the dog to …
At what age is a dog considered senior or geriatric? âIt really depends on the breed and body weight,â says Fred Metzger, DVM, Diplomate ABVP. âLarge and giant breeds age faster than smaller dogs.â Metzger — who owns Metzger Animal …
Safe Candle and Scented Options While some scented products should be avoided for you and your dog’s health and safety, at Homesick, we make safe candles with a natural soy wax blend and 100 percent organic cotton wicks for a …