How are fractures diagnosed? If your dog has sustained a fracture, it will normally be unable to bear weight or stand on the affected limb. Usually, a fracture is painful. There may be soft tissue swelling in the region of …
Why do dogs flinch when you touch them? Flinching is a quick and nervous movement of the face or body and is an instinctual reaction to fear, surprise or pain. When your dog is sleeping, it is natural for them …
Beethoven Dog Movie: Behind the Scenes As an iconic film, “Beethoven” of course has some interesting stories. Here are some fun facts about the film and dog. Beethoven wasn’t always going to be a Saint Bernard. Beethoven was originally written …
Should I Let My Dog Chew Or Bite My Hand? Puppies and dogs should not be allowed to bite your hands or chew on them, even if it is just to play. Your dog should never be comfortable putting their …
Uncontrolled Free-Feeding This method entails leaving a bowl of unmeasured food out or an automatic feeder and letting the dog decided how much to eat. With this method, the dogs bowl is never left empty. Dog owners will add more …
They’re called the “Apollo of Dogs,” but Great Danes have had a harder time winning over the hearts of Westminster judges. The majestic breed, ranked 16th in popularity by the AKC, has been shown at the Westminster Dog Show since …
Can dogs tell the difference between coyotes and dogs? Dogs can tell the difference, what type of dog is it? Dogs have been kept and wired to protect against wolves and coyotes. It isn’t necessarily bad, my cousins dog is …
Potential Infections Can Occur from a Dog Scratch Dogs walk on all four feet and dig in whatever they can find, which means dog nail beds are very dirty. They can harbor all sorts of bacteria and fungi that can …
How Do I Know If My Dog Has Worms? If your dog is fully grown, it’s not always obvious when they have worms, so you might not know for sure. Symptoms for intestinal worms are more obvious in puppies: They …
Beaucerons The beauceron is an ancient French dog breed that gets their name from the La Beauce, a region that surrounds Paris. In France, Beaucerons – traditionally used for livestock herding – are known to have been around as far …