What it means when dogs stand over other dogs Dogs communicate a lot more than some people realize. Just because they do not talk does not mean they are not saying anything. Dogs relay messages are through barking, whining, and …
After reading all these thoughtful responses from the past two days, foster mom Emily wrote: Three years after Emily fostered and adopted Ramona, she and her boyfriend Scott were married in New York City, and encouraged all their friends and …
The Deworming Process after a Few Days Depending on what kind of worms your dog has, you may or may not see worms in their stool in the days following a deworming treatment. Most deworming products treat roundworms, hookworms and …
Why does my dog lay in the bathroom with me?If your dog follows you into the bathroom, it’s likely a result of their animal instinct and pack mentality. Canines who do this are referred to as “Velcro dogs,” due to …
Help End the Iditarod by Asking Companies to Pull Their Sponsorships Up to half of the dogs who start the race don’t finish because they’re too ill, injured, or exhausted to go on—and more than 150 dogs have died as …
The 8 Most Common Reasons Why a Dog Walks Away From Its Food Whenever your dog is acting strangely, it’s a good idea to first rule out a medical condition. If your dog has usually been excited to eat and …
Why Are Your Dog’s Paws Turning Brown? Brownish and reddish discoloration in light-colored dogs is very common. This issue is especially prevalent in dogs with white coats. Most commonly, dogs with light-colored coats have discoloration around the mouth and eyes. …
What is “normal” breathing for a dog? Being a hound, Jake likes to spend some of his day lounging around the house. At rest, he should be breathing easily through his nose with his mouth closed. If I were to …
How does this cancer typically progress? Osteosarcoma in dogs is extremely aggressive. At the time of diagnosis, about 90-95% of dogs will have micrometastasis, meaning the cancer cells have already spread elsewhere even though they are not detectable. Therefore, staging …
What to Look For in Fresh Food Most fresh food services are offered by subscription and delivered to your door. The best ones work with veterinary nutritionists to formulate a plan customized for your dog. They offer options in recipe …