Can you use dog wipes instead of bathing your dog? The simple answer is no. Baths help clean out bad odor, dirt, germs, and ticks inside the fur. While wipes can remove surface-level dirt, they can’t reach deep within the …
The History of Snoopy The comic strip Peanuts revolved around a group of young children and a dog, Snoopy. Their day-to-day shenanigans were followed by over 355 million people across 75 different countries and written in 21 languages. Peanuts was …
Hip & Joint Benefits of Pheasant Feet for Dogs Pheasant feet are a great natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin. Glucosamine is a naturally occurring compound that is found in higher amounts in healthy cartilage. It helps to repair body …
OK, so that makes sense (right?). But why “pushing”? What does the physical contact and the push add to our dogs experience? Why not just always offer them the tastiest of treats – isnt that enough to teach them that …
Dogs With an Increased Risk of Having CCL Tears The leading cause of CCL tears is thought to be genetic. However, some recent studies are reporting that spaying and neutering too early could be a contributor. Dogs with other knee …
Is Milk of Magnesia Safe for Dogs? Unflavored milk of magnesia is safe for dogs so long as you have your vet’s blessing and follow proper dosage instructions. While most dogs tolerate milk of magnesia without issue, the laxative can …
When do puppies start to see? Unlike human babies, puppies do not open their eyes immediately after birth and their eyes remain closed until they are 8-16 days old (there is some individual variation here). When puppies first open their …
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How Is a Yeast Infection in a Dog Treated? Using an otoscope, your vet will be able to look at your dogâs ear canal to determine if the eardrum is intact or if anything is present in the ear canal …
What are signs of kidney failure in dogs? Watch for these common symptoms of kidney failure: Lethargy Significant weight loss Pale gums Breath that smells like chemicals Significant decrease in appetite Vomiting Increase or decrease in water intake Increase or …