Clubs Offering: Every day, in animal hospitals around the country, dog owners receive the devastating news that there’s something seriously wrong with their pet. When the unexpected happens, the cost of pet healthcare can quickly burn through any budget, and …
My dog ate a dead animal with maggots on it Whether it’s a squirrel or something larger, maggots will happily feast on a dead animal as a food source, and your dog will come along and gobble it all up. …
Ensure the bandage is not too tight If possible, keep your dog’s toes exposed. This will allow you to check for swelling that would indicate that the circulation of your dog’s paw is being cut off. Normally the two middle …
What happens when a dog eats a hair tie? The main risk is with choking and blockage, especially with puppies and small-sized dogs. Swallowing a few hair ties could make it difficult for a dog to breath. The hair ties …
Tips for Monitoring Your Pet’s Respiratory Rate A resting respiratory rate is the number of times your pet takes a complete breath (in and out) within a 60 second period while at rest or sleeping (as opposed to when active, …
Activity restrictions after your pet’s amputation surgery Bruising — Minor bruising around the incision site is common after any surgery and should resolve after several days. Seroma formation — Fluid may accumulate under your pet’s skin near the bottom of …
What is the stupidest dog breed? The 10 Dumbest Dog Breeds and Why They’ve Been Characterized as “Dumb” Afghan Hound. The Afghan Hound is the “dumbest” dog. … Basenji. Basenjis also make the list of dumbest dog breeds. … Bulldog. …
Home Treatments for Pneumonia in Dogs Your veterinarian can recommend the best way to care for your sick dog at home. They may suggest: Restricting their activity and making sure they get lots of rest. Offering them plenty of fresh …
Tips for Helping Puppy Get Daytime Sleep Leave your puppy undisturbed. It is hard to resist cuddling him and letting him fall asleep in your lap, but you don’t want him to be dependent on you to fall asleep. Household …
Dog Training 101 – The Basics Even a brand new dog trainer must have a basic understanding of a few things; operant conditioning, classical conditioning, dog drives/motivations and basic needs. I’m going to try to keep my explanations short so …