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.
Home Remedies for a Dog Cough or Cold
A dog coughing should get your attention and not be ignored. Mild coughing can be treated at home, but in more severe cases cough symptoms may progress toward pneumonia and include lethargy, fever, and a loss of appetite.
Whole Dog Journal’s Gear of the Year for 2024
The Whole Dog Journal staff and contributors provide their top picks for the best dog gear to take care of your canine companion this year.
Safe Flowers for Dogs
Many flowers and house plants are toxic for dogs. Calla lilies, jade plants, poinsettia, and mistletoe are just a few. Most toxic plants cause vomiting, diarrhea, and/or lethargy, but some can even be fatal when eaten in large quantities.
Are Antlers Safe for Dogs?
The biggest risk for dogs from chewing on antlers is broken teeth. Antlers can also splinter and damage a dogs digestive track, or block it.
Grieving Our Losses
While we all know that the death of an old dog is inevitable, and we may have even told our friends that we’re prepared for it, when death comes, our loss isn’t any less painful or easier to accept.
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Exploring Breed and Behavior
In my experience, it’s possible to make some guesses about future behavior based on the breed of the dog, the temperament of the parents, the skills that run in the genetic line, and so on. If there is one thing that growing up around a breeding kennel has taught me though, it’s that every dog is an individual.