What is a Reactive Dog? Understanding Reactivity
A reactive dog means a dog who gets way too excited over something in her environment—and not just excited as in, “Oh hi, I’m so happy to see you!”
How to Keep a Dog from Jumping the Fence
A fenced yard can be great when you have a dog. That safety can disappear quickly if your dog finds a way to get out of the yard.
Are Dogs Ticklish?
Like humans, enjoyment of tickling sensations differs between dogs. Some love it. Others loathe it.
How to Choose the Best Puppy Teething Toys
These days, there are an overwhelming number of puppy teething toys to choose from. When selecting toys, safety considerations like size and durability should always come first.
Why Does My Puppy Have Diarrhea?
Puppy diarrhea may be a minor or a major problem. Care starts with careful observation of your puppy's symptoms. If diarrhea isn't accompanied by other symptoms home care may resolve the problem.
My Dog Ate an Onion!
Approximately 100 grams – about a half cup – of onion can be toxic to a 45-lb. dog. Onion powder is more concentrated, and therefore worse.
Babesiosis in Dogs
Babesiosis in dogs is a tickborne disease that attacks red blood cells over time gradually causing anemia. The disease is seen worldwide, and the infection is carried for a lifetime.
Can Dogs Eat Oatmeal?
Your dog can safely eat most forms of oatmeal, but avoid those packets of flavored oatmeal, as they may contain other ingredients that are harmful to your dog, including the deadly sweetener xylitol.
5 Reasons to Microchip Your Dog
Microchipping your dog is a quick, easy, and inexpensive process and it is one-hundred percent worth it.
Why Your Dog is Licking Their Back Near the Tail
If your dog keeps licking their back near the tail it indicates discomfort due to allergies, fleas, hot spots or other issue to investigate.
Can Dogs Eat Rice?
The long and the short of it is – yes, dogs can eat rice.
Cooked white rice is traditionally fed to dogs with an upset gastrointestinal (GI) tract because rice is bland and therefore easy...
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.
Cerenia for Dogs
Cerenia is a wonder drug for vomiting in dogs that blocks a neurotransmitter in the brain that triggers the vomiting reflex. You should never use Cerenia without consulting your veterinarian first. There are times when the ability to vomit can be lifesaving for dogs.
How to Comfort a Dog with a Fever
The two keys to relieving your dog’s fever are hydration and cooling his body temperature. Encourage your dog to drink water by mixing some low-sodium broth with water. To help lower your dog’s body temperature, apply cool wet cloths to his ears, paw pads, and belly.
Are Ticks Active in the Winter?
Even the most obsessive dog owners may let their flea-and-tick guard down when the winter winds kick in to save some time and money. The only problem is that skipping your dog’s flea-and-tick preventative...