1 MalteseThe disposition dial on the Maltese is perpetually fixed on “charming and cheerful.” Yet these little nuggets are lively and play hard, but because of their size, they could easily get toppled at the dog park. Since they make …
What should I expect from the puppies during the first few weeks of life? Puppies are born with their eyes closed. Most puppies will begin to open their eyes within seven to fourteen days of birth. If there is swelling, …
Risks of a Severely Neglected Dog If a dog is neglected for an extended period of time, they could be at risk of severe health conditions or even death. Of course, it depends on how serious the neglect is. Yet, …
A colleague posted an interesting question on her Facebook page last week: “Do you let your dog greet other dogs on leash?” The question wasn’t as interesting as the trend the answers took. There were almost 200 responses at last …
How do I protect my little dog from hawks? Birds will generally leave pets alone when you are standing near them. The safest way to leave your dog outside unsupervised is to build a covered pet enclosure. The roof provides …
Tick-Borne Diseases & Your Dog’s Immune System Ticks are able to transmit a single type of organism or multiple organisms to your dog through a single bite (coinfection), allowing different organisms to work together to release toxins and trigger your …
How long do Labrador Retrievers live? Are they a healthy breed? Labrador Retrievers typically live 10-12 years. Many Labs do live to 12 or 13, but usually with chronic health issues such as arthritis. Unfortunately, an increasing number of beloved …
Your Dog Has a Behavioral Concern When your dog is overly stressed or nervous, and conflicted with how to handle a situation, eating non-food items like rocks can act as a displacement behavior. These are behaviors that appear odd given …
You Must Be Patient, You Must Be Kind Communicating with a canine is very different from that of another person. You can’t tell a dog that a dryer is only loud, not painful. Or that clipping their nails can be …
Reason 3: Your Pit Is Bored You might notice that your dog is rarely trying to sleep when you’re offering it something more enjoyable to do. For instance, your Pitbull is probably always ready to play when you are. On …
