Pre-operative Please read the following instructions carefully, as any animal that does not meet the outlined physical parameters for surgery (over/underweight, undisclosed medical conditions, vomiting anything other than bile), will be declined for surgery, and charges will apply. If your …
Start With Little Distraction When you begin training a new command, dog training sessions should take place in quiet areas with little distraction. Too much activity or noise when you are introducing a command can make it harder to train …
Questions to Ask If Your Veterinarian Prescribes Metronidazole While metronidazole has been shown to be an appropriate choice for some conditions, in other cases, it may not be as effective as many veterinarians assume. We recommend that you talk with …
What Makes a Dog Vulnerable to Cold Temperatures? Short hair isn’t the only characteristic that makes it difficult for dogs to deal with the cold; several other characteristics affect the way a dog copes with low temperatures. Some of the …
What to Do: If the bite or scratch wound is bleeding, apply pressure to the area with a clean bandage or towel until the bleeding stops. If available, use clean latex or rubber gloves to protect yourself and to prevent …
While our dogs may look a little bit different than human children, this study shows that their feelings towards us are similar. Just like human children, our dogs look to their “parents” to provide them with feelings of security and …
The History of Australian Cattle Dogs with a Sensitive Stomach This breed is classified as belonging to both the Herding Group and the Working Group of dogs. Until 1983, all Herding Group breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club were …
Do Dogs Smile at Other Dogs? Sometimes, we smile at other people as a social ritual just to express friendliness. Domesticated dogs will do something similar, but they go beyond facial expressions. Dogs use their entire body posture to communicate …
“Do dogs understand mirrors?” A question for science One thing that we know for sure is that dogs see something in mirrors. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many videos of dog-mirror reactions. Sometimes they seem scared, other times they’re determined …
#8: They’re shy I know what you’re thinking. It’s a strange excuse to make for such a social creature. Dogs’ temperaments don’t follow a single mould, though. According to PetMD, some dogs’ personalities don’t fit their breed. But these variations …