Low-Protein, Higher-Sodium Diet One way to help with struvite crystals in dogs is through a low-protein diet because protein is very taxing on dogs kidneys. Be aware that feeding dogs low protein diets does not mean they will not develop …
The Term “Runt” Doesn’t Have a Universal Meaning Is the categorization based purely on size? Or is it a matter of a puppy being weaker than the others? Are runts just small, or do they also have to act sickly …
What Is a Cat’s Hearing Range? A cat’s hearing is similar to that of humans in the lower range. But cats can hear sounds at higher ranges than people. Cats can hear up to 64 kHz. Compare this to the …
What is Peeing on the Bed? Peeing on the bed is common in puppies and older dogs, although with older dogs it can be a sign of a medical condition. In fact, if your dog is over a year old …
Overview of Melena (Bloody Stools) in Dogs Melena, in dogs, is the presence of digested blood in the feces and makes the stools appear black and tarry. Melena is different from fresh blood in the stool (hematochezia). Melena may represent …
Why your dog gets scared when you shout Below are common causes and what would make them more likely. It could be the case that it gets scared because it thinks that you are being threatening. This would be more …
They express their love. If your dog picks up toilet paper and brings it to you, this is his way of telling you he loves you, even in the bathroom. First and foremost, dogs are pack animals. Their human family …
Can You Vaccinate for Kennel Cough? There is a vaccination that can be administered against kennel cough. However, since it isn’t considered to be a ‘core’ vaccine, many owners do not get their canine companions immunized against the condition. Even …
Why does my dog act weird after flea treatment? The ingredients in a flea medicine can be an allergen to certain dogs and behaving weird could be due to an allergic reaction. Wounds: if the dog has a wound on …
That program has been so high in demand that it’s recently grown to include hospitalized adults recovering from hip or knee replacements who can’t walk their dogs for six months. In 2013, PACT started working with children’s hospitals around Pennsylvania …