#1 – Your Dog Understands A research team of cognitive scientists at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria, has shown that dogs* can tell the difference between a happy and angry human face. AND, that it affects the …
What human foods can my puppy eat? There are many foods that your puppy can eat, and some of these foods are even healthy in small quantities. Just be sure to research and look into ingredient labels before you make …
If dog urine needs to be cleaned, why not use bleach? Expert websites say that dog urine may have small amounts of ammonium, which, when mixed with sodium hypochlorite, makes chloramine, which is usually made when disinfectants are mixed and …
How does the ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) stimulation test work? ACTH is a hormone naturally produced by the pituitary gland (a gland located in the brain). The purpose of ACTH is to tell the adrenal glands when and how much cortisol …
If All Else Fails, Re-schedule the Vacuuming If your dogs and Roomba are still worst enemies of each other and your dog doesn’t stop barking at the vacuum or running after it, try to change the vacuuming time. Almost all …
My dog has been diagnosed with colitis and my veterinarian told me she needs to eat special food. What does colitis mean? Colitis simply refers to inflammation of the colon (also known as the large bowel or large intestine). It …
How do I reduce outdoor marking? It is likely impractical to expect to control and limit all marking and elimination behavior when your dog is taken for walks outdoors. When taking your dog for a walk, you will need to …
Are glow sticks dangerous for my dog? The chemical inside a glow stick is DBP, or dibutyl phthalate, and can be clear or any one of a number of neon colors. It has a very bitter taste, which is probably …
My dog ate a dead animal with maggots on it Whether it’s a squirrel or something larger, maggots will happily feast on a dead animal as a food source, and your dog will come along and gobble it all up. …
What Are Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs? There are several symptoms and signs of congestive heart failure in dogs. By keeping them in mind, you can speak to your vet about their presence in your dog and move …