Is the Pavement Too Hot to Walk My Dog?
Dog walks are the highlight of the day for most dogs. But what about when it’s hot and humid, with the sun beating down on that black asphalt? How do you know if it’s safe to walk your pup then?
How to Get Mats Out of Dog Hair
An abundance of grooming tools flood the market for dogs who battle hair mats. I urge you to do your due diligence if you prefer to handle much of your dog’s grooming yourself. All tools are not right for all dogs, making research and listening to user reviews very important. Also important, as you will see here, is keeping up with mats and grooming.
How to Spot Fleas Before They Infest Your Dog
While a few fleas are unlikely to seriously injure a dog, a severe flea infestation can lead to serious health problems, and in extreme cases, dogs can die from complications. Puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to these complications.
Is Your Dog Aging?
A quietly shocking truth sneaks up on the luckiest dog people, and it’s this: Nothing compares to the companionship of a senior dog.
How to Choose the Best Medicated Shampoo for Your Dog
If you can successfully treat your dog’s skin problem with a medicated shampoo, it’s better for the dog, antibiotic resistance protocols, and for your wallet. The first step is to know what condition you’re dealing with.
Top Calls to Animal Poison Control
The APCC received more than 451,000 calls from pet parents last year who needed immediate answers: Could what their dog gobbled down cause a life-threatening problem? The organization crunched its data and just released its annual list of the top ten toxins that pets managed to ingest the most.
Can Dogs Eat Cicadas?
Cicadas interest dogs because they smell appetizing, are a source of protein, move in ways that attract a dog’s prey drive, make intriguing noises, and have a crunchy texture. While cicadas aren't poisonous to dogs they can cause gastrointestinal upset and stomach obstructions if they are eaten in large numbers.
Canine Longevity Drugs
Dog longevity miracle drugs don’t really exist. That said, there are drugs under study and even under the FDA’s watch that might increase quality and quantity of life for some dogs in the near future
How to Kill Fleas In Your Household
Baking soda can dehydrate fleas, but it and other common home remedies doesn't kill them in the numbers needed to deal with even a mild infestation. Lets sort through the myths and find out what home and chemical treatments are an effective flea killing solution.
Why Dogs Should Not Drink Alcohol
Though you may have seen pictures, memes, and videos on social media about drunk dogs, we have a simple public service announcement on behalf...
Natural Pain Relief for Dogs
Like their human companions, dogs and puppies hurt when they’re injured or ill. There are natural pain relief options that can help.
Recognizing and Treating Unhealthy Dog Nails
The most common problem for dog claws is lack of proper trimming, but it is possible to have truly unhealthy dog nails. Including brittle nails that break frequently, discharge at the base of the nail, and claws growing into the paw pads.
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Is it Really Separation Anxiety?
I have never owned a dog with separation anxiety, thank goodness. The condition is hard on the dog who suffers from the condition and hard on the dog’s caretakers, too, including owners, vets, groomers, pet sitters, and dog walkers. Care must be taken to prevent triggering the dog’s panic at being left alone—in severe cases, even just long enough for the person caring for the dog to use the restroom!