Key takeaway Peppermint oil is toxic to dogs and can cause mild to severe symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, and even lethargy. Peppermint oil poisoning can be fatal, especially if it’s not treated as soon as possible. If you believe …
Should I Lock My Puppy in his Crate At Night? Yes, you should lock your puppy in a crate at night because an unlocked crate defeats the purpose of crate training due to your pup being able to pee and …
Financial and natural disaster assistance Sometimes, your dog is hurt or sick because of no fault of your own — maybe an accident happened or your home was hit by a hurricane or tornado. Maybe you or someone in your …
What To Do if Your Dog Drank Coffee If your medium- to large-breed dog just took a lick or two from your coffee cup, they will most likely be fine. But if they somehow drank an entire cup of coffee, …
How often should you walk a medium dog? Medium-sized dogs can range from low energy to athletic, depending on the breed. These include but are not limited to: Boxers, Chinooks, Whippets and Cocker Spaniels. In general, medium-sized canines need about …
The Night Whiner This is usually a new greyhound trying to settle in. We had this happen the first night with our first dog, Peaches. She didn’t know how to climb stairs yet, and my husband didn’t know if having …
What happens if a lawn mower goes over dog poop? Dog poop is NOT fertilizer. It will NOT encourage your lawn to grow. It will burn and discolor your lawn. Mowing over it will make it go away. Going beyond …
Chicken is also a very lean meat. For example, the average 8 oz of ground beef has between 600 and 700 calories, while the same amount of chicken has around 400 calories. If your dog needs to lose weight, this …
Do dogs want to be alone when they die? His instinct is to isolate himself for protection. Dogs listen to their bodies which is one reason he hides when he is dying. He knows he is weakened and unable to …
Treatment of Noisy Breathing in Dogs Treating the cause of noisy breathing is important, especially if there is risk of respiratory collapse or secondary complications like hyperthermia, aspiration pneumonia, or consistent regurgitation. Surgical measures are sometimes needed to correct noisy …