Will a Hawk Attack a Dog?
“Considering how prevalent hawks are across North America, hawk attacks on our pets are not common, and most of the claims we hear about are unsubstantiated, with only a few verified reports each year,” behavioral expert Hillary Hankey states.
Best Carpet Shampooers and Upholstery Cleaners for Pets
Carpet cleaners or rug shampooers combine suction power with cleaning sprays, rotating brushes, and rinse water to remove stains, odors, and stubborn grime.
GPS Trackers and Smart Collars for Dogs
From using GPS technology to help locate a pet who’s wandered off to accelerometer technology to track activity, modern dog collars offer more than just a functional way to attach an ID tag and leash.
Will Coyotes Attack Dogs?
Attacking coyotes are more rare than common, and most attacks occur in winter, which is the breeding time for coyotes.
Dog Mange Mites on Humans
You can get sarcoptic mange from your dog. but the canine variant of the sarcoptic mange mite can’t fully reproduce in people, so symptoms will fade in 4 or 5 days.
Why Does My Dog Chew on Wood?
Wood chewing is fraught with potential veterinary emergencies, from splinters in the mouth to pieces lodged in the gastrointestinal tract and more. So even though it's natures favorite chew toy it shouldn't be your dogs.
Progesterone Test for Dogs and the Female Dog Heat Cycle
Most progesterone tests for dogs are done through the veterinary office, using radioimmunoassay (gold standard) or chemiluminescence immunoassay, but progesterone home test kits are available if needed.
Safety with Dog Hair Dye
Whatever your reason for using dog hair dye be sure to use dog safe products as human products are formulated differently and can cause your dog injury.
Teach Your Dog to Walk Without Pulling
It might be an exaggeration, but dogs that don't pull seem to be an exception rather than the rule.
Why Do Dogs Smell Like Fritos?
If your dog’s feet have a slight eau de corn chip, don’t worry. This smell is just from the normal bacteria that end up on dog feet throughout daily life.
How Often Should You Walk Your Dog?
There isn’t a valid one-size-fits-all recommendation for the distance or amount of time that you should walk your dog. There are factors specific to each individual dog’s health and needs that determine how often you should walk your dog
Dog Tear Stain Remover: When and What to Use
Dog tear stain removers can remove tear stains. However, tear stains are harmless when they aren't caused by another issue and changes in diet and grooming can also resolve dog tear stains.
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Stop looking for (or giving!) health and training advice from strangers...
Tobacco and carrots are not good for deworming a dog. This and other advice that you get from online forums and message groups is probably best discarded in favor of advice from a reputable source.