Symptoms of Noisy Breathing in Dogs Noisy breathing can be displayed in many ways; the causes for why your dog is breathing with a raspy sound can range from mild to serious. Always see your veterinarian for any changes in …
Can a dog recover from renal failure? There are some significant differences between acute and chronic kidney failure. While many instances of acute kidney failure can be reversed if treated early and aggressively, chronic kidney failure can only be managed …
Heat usually lasts between 2-4 weeks. Early in the cycle, a female dog may not be receptive to male dogs, although some are receptive through the entire cycle. It can be shorter or longer and you’ll know the cycle is …
Diagnosis of Metal Collar Allergies in Dogs If you suspect your dog has an allergy to metal or is showing the above symptoms of contact dermatitis around his neck, remove the collar and replace it with a nylon or cotton …
How are puppies normally born? Do they usually come out backwards? Puppies are usually born headfirst with the forelegs extended. This is called anterior presentation. Posterior presentation is also normal for dogs. In this case the puppy is born with …
Gender matters with a second dog Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, but generally, gender will play an essential role in whether your new dog will get along with your existing dog. Experts agree that the second dog …
What Should I Do If My Dog Lays Down To Eat? As I said, this is a perfectly natural and comfortable way for dogs to eat. If you find that they eat laying down sometimes, you don’t need to worry …
She doesn’t see you angry often It’s normal to get frustrated at your dog, but a study from Brigham Young University suggested that she can read your emotions, and she’s less likely to trust you when you’re in a bad …
What dogs can see on the screen is also different to humans. Dogs have dichromatic vision – they have two types of colour receptor cells and see colour within two spectrums of light: blue and yellow. The use of colour …
I had already spent a year running with my dog Bailey and training her to run safely at my side while resisting the urge to pull or lunge at every exciting person, dog, or unknown distraction. It was time to …