Why Eating Leaves Occurs in Dogs Boredom When a dog is bored, they look for things to occupy their time. This could be in the form of eating leaves or digging holes; anything to occupy their time. To keep your …
CapstarThis treatment applies to the following species: Current label information has not been provided by the product owner. This information is provided as a service to our users. (nitenpyram) CAPSTAR is an oral tablet for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens …
What You Need to Know About Puppy Teething Toys Whether you’re helping your puppy through teething, teaching good behaviors, or just enjoying playtime, good quality, age- and size-appropriate toys are as important to dog development as training and exercise. At …
What to do when your dog wonât eat What you can do to help when your dog wonât eat will depend on what you and your veterinarian determine to be the cause of the problem. If your dogâs loss of …
Well, the dingo is its own species, Canis dingo, so it’s not a dog in the sense of what we typically think of as dogs (our domesticated breeds). But it is a dog in the sense that it’s part of …
What Are Ear Mites (Otodectes cynotis)? Sometimes people say “ear mites” to refer to mange (sarcoptic or demodectic). But there’s a specific kind of ear mite we’ll cover in this post. It’s called Otodectes cynotis and it’s one of the …
Why Your Dog Might Not Be Getting Enough Sleep Much like humans, dogs need adequate sleep to help them stay healthy. In fact, the average dog needs up to 20 hours of sleep every day. However, sleep patterns can be …
In 2019, Dr. Mielo surveyed shelters, spay/neuter clinics, veterinary colleges, and private veterinary practices about their awareness and use of the tattoos. Her findings were published in the July 2022 issue of The Veterinary Journal. While only a few private …
Why does my puppy have weak back legs? If your puppy is struggling to walk, is unsteady on their feet, and has weak back legs that shake, there’s likely a physical concern you should address with your puppy’s veterinarian. Puppies …
WHAT YOUR DOG’S BREED SAYS ABOUT YOU Springer Spaniel: Reserved and punctual Cocker Spaniel: Creative, loyal and family-orientated Border Terrier: Charming, lively and exuberant Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Trustworthy and affectionate Jack Russell Terrier: Loyal and faithful Miniature Schnauzer: Conscientious Whippet: …