Warning Signs After Spaying a Dog
Most dogs who have spay surgery go through the spay incision healing process without problems. Healing tissues are fragile, however. It is your responsibility to pay attention to the instructions you receive post-surgery.
How to Get a Sick Dog to Drink Water
If your dog is sick, feeling a little off, or has an acute or chronic illness that makes him avoid water, he still needs to drink enough to stay hydrated. We have ways to entice a dog to drink starting with cool clean water, and adding flavorings.
Easy Recipes for Pumpkin Dog Treats
Most dogs love the taste of pumpkin. The gourd's prebiotic fibers support the microbiome too. Best of all, pumpkin dog treats are easy and fun to make.
A Long Line: The Surprising Problem-Solver
The ever-changing outdoor environment is wildly exciting for our dogs. Alas, when they enthusiastically zigzag after every scent, bike, or friend, they yank us along with them. To break free, start fresh! Head to a new spot, with a different approach. Ditch the 6-footer and grab a long line, which is essentially a longer, thinner, lighter leash.
How to Tell If Your Dog Is Playing or Fighting
Dogs that are playing often exhibit loose, bouncy movements and relaxed facial expressions. Their ears might be perked up or floppy. However, things can turn aggressive quickly, which is why dog owners need to remain vigilant.
Why Do Dogs Roll in Poop?
Most pet owners have undoubtedly witnessed the rather unsavory sight of a dog rolling in poop or dead things. But why do they do it? While there is not yet a scientific explanation for this behavior, there are theories.
How Much Do Dogs Understand Humans?
Any dog lover will tell you that their dog can understand them to one degree or another. We communicate with our dogs via words, facial expressions, hand signals, and body language, and our dogs respond.
And science is catching up to what we experience every day!
Liver Cancer in Dogs
True liver cancer tends to grow slowly, but your dog can be uncomfortable and feel sick. Many metastatic cancers that settle in the liver, such as hemangiosarcoma, have shorter survival times and may be painful. Keep in mind your dog’s quality of life.
How Long Is Kennel Cough Contagious?
If your dog is still coughing you need to assume he might be contagious. To be truly safe from being the bane of your dog’s social circle, I would keep him out of his activities for a week after the last cough.
Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers and Should You Cut Them?
When you think of whiskers, you probably picture cats, but dogs also possess a set of whiskers on their muzzle, cheeks, and above their eyes that serve important specific purposes.
How To Get Started in Fast CAT, the Best Sport for Speedy Dogs
Fast CAT–short for fast coursing ability test–can be an excellent activity for dogs who love the act of chasing, and it’s an extremely beginner-friendly dog sport that doesn’t require much training.
Dog Sedation For Grooming
In some cases, a dog may need to be sedated for grooming. For example, if you have a new rescue dog who is badly matted, sedation may be the kindest way to get him shaved and nails trimmed.
Understanding Canine Dysfunctional Behavior
Does your dog exhibit autism-like behavior? I have had several clients ask me if their dog could have autism and whether this could explain their dog’s behavior. In humans, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is...
Can Dogs Get Food Poisoning?
It may seem like dogs are immune to food poisoning, as they often eat things that would land us in the hospital. They are susceptible to many of the same pathogens that impact humans. In a healthy adult dog, a larger pathogen load is required to induce illness.
When Can Puppies Start Eating Hard Food?
Understanding when and how to introduce hard food is important as it can influence your puppy’s health, growth, and overall well-being. Most puppies can start transitioning to solid foods between 3 and 4 weeks of age.
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Sorting Through My Books
Keeping my book collection to only three tall shelves has taken ongoing effort. At least once a year, I’ve had to give the shelves a critical pruning, throwing away titles that contained either incomplete or poor information and donating to my local library books that were of good quality, but not something that I planned to refer to again and again.