The Dangers of Cheatgrass for Dogs
Cheatgrass is an invasive species that is also known as downy brome. It overwhelms native grass species, reducing wildlife habitat and livestock forage; and increases the risk of wildfires in Western ecosystems. It is also a persistent health hazard to dogs whose seeds can cause injury to the nose, ears, skin, and even the digestive and respiratory tracts.
Diabetes in Dogs
Learn the symptoms of diabetes mellitus (including increased water consumption, urinary incontinence, and UTIs) so you can quickly seek a diagnosis and treatment if you see them in your dog.
Will a Fox Attack a Dog?
It is highly unlikely for a fox to attack a dog. Especially one that is accompanied by their human. However, a fox that is guarding newborn cubs, or is infected with the rabies virus might be aggressive so caution is warranted.
Best Paw Balm for Dogs
Your dog’s paw pads act like the soles of our shoes, cushioning your dog’s stride and protecting her paws from damage. Weather conditions, strenuous...
Why Is My Dog Losing Hair?
If you see your dog losing hair concern is normal. It's not always a cause for concern though with some dogs naturally shedding, and other having hereditary conditions. It's only when the skin beneath the hair looks abnormal that worry is called for.
Cooling Vests for Dogs
The best cooling vests, or coats, for dogs are lightweight, breathable, loose-fitting, and light in color. Anything heavy, tight, or dark will result in more heat absorption and retention.
Common Sounds Dogs Hate
Dogs’ hearing is both more sensitive and has more range than our own. This can create complications when things that sound fine—or are even inaudible—to us come across as painfully loud or jarring to our canine companions.
The Best Dog Toys for Serious Chewers
Even the best “indestructible” dog toys will one day succumb to the efforts of our fluffy destroyers.
How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of a Carpet
Canine urine combines ammonia, bacteria, hormones, and uric acid. As it breaks down, urine’s ammonia becomes more concentrated and releases mercaptan, a putrid-smelling gas. This is why it can be difficult to completely get dog urine smell out of carp
Treatment and Signs of Parasites in Dogs
Parasites in dogs affect both the dogs internal organs like the heart and digestive system, their skin, and orifices like the nose and ears.
5 Reasons to Microchip Your Dog
Microchipping your dog is a quick, easy, and inexpensive process and it is one-hundred percent worth it.
Helping Your Dog with Physical Therapy
The term “physical therapist” is reserved for practitioners who treat human patients, but canine rehabilitation therapists (that’s the correct term) provide the same assistance for dogs.