Why Dogs Yelp, Cry or Shake Suddenly Acute pain is the cause of most yelping ‘for no reason’ The majority of unexplained cases have neck or back pain It can happen when moving, when touched or even while sleeping Some …
How Many Puppies Can a Dog Have? Toward the end of your dog’s pregnancy, your vet will likely be able to palpate the mom’s tummy or take an x-ray to determine an “exact” number of puppies in her belly (although …
Just like you need a balance in your life otherwise you’ll feel off, your dog does too. According to a study from Bristol University, dogs who don’t play regularly can suffer from problems like anxiety, aggression, whining, and not listening, …
Is It Safe for My Dog to Sleep Under the Covers All Night? It’s typically perfectly safe for your dog to sleep under the covers all night. Your dog can breathe just fine. And if it starts having trouble breathing …
Dogs with kidney disease: symptoms In order to offer your dog with kidney failure the adequate diet, it is equally important to be aware of the symptoms of kidney failure in dogs. Dogs with kidney disease symptoms include: Polyuria: A …
Why do dog owners and dog trainers love KONGs? As I said at the beginning, I usually recommend that my training clients buy at least one KONG, if not more. I know many other dog trainers and veterinarians who also …
In defense of garbage can exclusivity Dogs are wonderful creatures. But they are creatures, thus they poop. (Everyone does.) And that poop is often stinky, even when bagged. Dropping that packet of poop in a garbage will often make said …
The Purpose of Your Dog’s Carpal Pads Your dogs carpal pads will not come into direct contact with the ground when your dog is running normally or just walking because of how high up they are on your dogs legs. …
Serratia Marcescens has been known to cause infection and even pneumonia. And even if you don’t see the dreaded pink stuff, it doesn’t mean your dog’s water bowl is safe from ick. Yeast, mold, and coliform bacteria (which includes Salmonella …
Tail docking overview If the puppy is younger than five days old, the vet will use the banding procedure, which uses a rubber ligature (orthodontic band) to cut off the dog’s blood flow to the tail. This rubber ligature will …