Some dogs could be hypersensitive to specific allergens which could be found either in their surroundings or food. There is a need to identify which allergens can trigger your pet’s allergies so you can remove or minimize exposing your dog. Important dog allergens could range from medications, environmental allergens, food, chemicals, or maybe even humanContinue reading “Allergies In Dogs”
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Tips to Create A Safe Environment For Your Pet
Cats can be susceptible to environmental stress. This is why it is recommended to make your residence cat-friendly. If a cat is not constantly looking out for possible attackers, it will be more at ease and relaxed, perhaps even happy. Below are a few pointers on how to make the home a safe place forContinue reading “Tips to Create A Safe Environment For Your Pet”
Avoid Giving Additives To Your Pet
Do you ever check the food label of your pet food? If you do, you will see that it contains food additives. Some of the ingredients that you may find are flavorings, antioxidants, food colors, and preservatives. These additives are familiar because they are also included in human food. However, you should check if theContinue reading “Avoid Giving Additives To Your Pet”
What Is Lick Granuloma In Dogs?
Trauma of the skin and irritation in between the foot and leg of your dog can be caused by excessive licking and grooming of the said area. If this behavior is not corrected, he may develop granuloma in the area which is also called “lick granuloma”. This would appear to be a fleshy mass thatContinue reading “What Is Lick Granuloma In Dogs?”
What Happens When Your Pet Drinks Too Much Water
It might surprise you to learn that while dehydration is not good for your pet, so is too much intake of water. When your pet takes too much water, it could be a sign indicating the presence of a medical, behavioral, or psychological problem. However, there are instances when an increase in water intake won’tContinue reading “What Happens When Your Pet Drinks Too Much Water”
Prey Drive in Dogs
Prey drive is the instinctive behavior of dogs to chase and hunt prey. Dogs are natural predators. When dogs became domesticated pets, they have retained their predator instincts. Some dog breeds have a dominant prey drive than others. Dog owners sometimes find prey drive challenging to handle. On the other hand, trainers have seen theContinue reading “Prey Drive in Dogs”
Fear of Noises: A Common Phobia of Dogs
The most common phobia of dogs is the fear of loud noises. These loud noises could be trains, thunderstorms, loud music, or anything loud. Dogs may also develop a fear of people if they are not exposed to people. Proper socialization at an early age in a dog’s life can make them friendly and notContinue reading “Fear of Noises: A Common Phobia of Dogs”
Treatment And Control Of Fleas In Pets
An ideal flea control program should effectively safeguard your pets against fleas for the entire year. Owners should focus on cleaning the immediate surroundings of their pets since flea eggs can fall off to surfaces in the household. Applying medications and using anti-flea products would not solve your pet’s flea problem completely. The only wayContinue reading “Treatment And Control Of Fleas In Pets”
Signs of Gingivitis in Dogs
Have you noticed that your dog has incredibly bad smelling breath? If so, give your vet a call to schedule a routine wellness exam. Bad breath can mean a lot of things for your dog’s health and should be looked into right away. For instance, bad breath (also known as Halitosis) is a sign ofContinue reading “Signs of Gingivitis in Dogs”
The Akita is an Old New Dog Breed
It may sound odd, but the Akita is both an old and a new dog breed. The Akita technically originated in Japan centuries ago on the island of Honshu in the Akita prefecture. The dog was bred to endure cold polar like temperature and move freely up steep mountains and through deep snow. The dogContinue reading “The Akita is an Old New Dog Breed”
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