Brachycephalic breeds—which include short-nosed dogs like Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekingese, Boxers, and Shih Tzus—are at even greater risk because they can’t cool off as efficiently as others, says Dr. David Wohlstadter, a veterinarian with BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Queens, New York. …
What to do if your Dog is Groaning If you notice your dog is groaning, and he doesn’t normally groan, make an appointment with your veterinarian. Your veterinarian will be able to get to the bottom of their groaning sounds …
Clubs Offering: Dogs offer an unconditional type of love we don’t always experience in our human relationships. When it’s time to say goodbye to such an integral part of our families, it can be a traumatic experience. Not everyone respects …
Dog Age vs. Human Age: Physical/Physiological Age This chart reflects the most accurate dog ages, compared to human ages: Dog Age Human Age 6 months 10 years 8 months 13 years 10 months 14 years 12 months 15 years 18 …
Establishing Your Dog’s Sleeping Area Question How do I get my dog to stop sleeping on my bed? Ty Brown Dog Trainer Ty Brown is a Dog Behaviorist and Trainer and the Owner of Ty the Dog Guy, a business …
How to Potty Train a Rat Terrier Experts suggest that you should start potty training a rat terrier dog when they’re between 12 to 16 weeks old – right around this time is when they start having enough bladder and …
What are the clinical signs of a yeast skin infection? The most common clinical signs of yeast dermatitis are: itching and redness musty odor scales and crusty, flaky skin thickened skin (elephant skin) hyperpigmentation (darkly pigmented skin) chronic or recurrent …
Every animal has different needs for drinking water. The proper intake of water will depend not only on the animalâs species, but also on their overall size and health, age, activity level, and the general climate and temperature. Drinking enough …
Pet owners need to be aware that a vital way to monitor their pet’s health is knowing what dog poop should look like. Being able to identify what normal dog poop looks like compared to abnormal poop, enables an owner …
A dog that loves you will likely recognize your name — and be visibly excited when they hear it. Its not a surprise that pets can learn their own names, but many dogs will also respond to the names of …