Sand impaction can be a very serious condition for a dog (life threatening) and can happen quicker than one would think and is probably more common than one would think. A simple trip to the beach with your dog or …
Why use German dog commands to teach your dog obedience? Even though we can teach our dogs some words in English, verbal language is not their strength! Using a command in a different language like German, will make it easier …
How Many Dogs Does Ariana Grande Have? Ariana Grande currently has 10 dogs that reside with her—and a pot-bellied pig. She’s a big advocate of pet adoption, has visited local shelters near her Los Angeles home, and has even picked …
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What breeds are prone to anxiety? Dog anxiety is not unique to any particular breed, but there may be some breeds that are more prone to it. “Any dog can develop anxiety,” says Dr. Burch, who adds that dogs who …
9 Most Common Causes of Dog Rashes Basically anything that irritates the skin can cause a rash, so sometimes its tough to nail down the exact culprit, but these are some of the most common causes. Dog heat rashes occur …
How close are you really to your furry best friend? Let’s be honest: You probably love your dog more than you love some humans. You spend most of your spare time exercising or cuddling with him. You talk to her …
What if I’m trying to crate train my puppy? We covered earlier that puppies can experience nighttime anxiety after becoming newly separated from their mom and siblings. Many new pet parents will also try to crate train[8] their puppy during …
Put away anything that a dog can chew on. You must put away all of the things your dog can get into his mouth. Even things that appear to be out of reach may be reached by a diligent dog. …
Tracheal collapse If your dog experiences tracheal collapse, their cough may sound like a honking goose. Toy dog breeds and obese dogs have an increased risk of developing a collapsed trachea. Tracheal collapse occurs when the cartilage surrounding the airway …