You have a new dog in your life who needs your help in order to make the most of her time in your care. How can you learn more about her in order to help make this happen? Your pet needs you to take the time to think about how she likes to spend herContinue reading “Learning about a new canine companion”
Category Archives: Dog Care
Skin Itching In Pets — Why You Should Avoid “The Quick Fix”?
Identifying what is causing your pet’s itching and scratching is the first step in addressing the issue. Choosing to just treat the symptoms without making an effort to determine the cause can often lead to worsening of the problem over time. This is also one potential reason for the occurrence of resistant infections. When youContinue reading “Skin Itching In Pets — Why You Should Avoid “The Quick Fix”?”
Why your dog loves to play
Your dog is always on the lookout for a new way to play and you love that she is willing to try new things. Why is play such an important part of her life? Playtime is important because it allows your pet to really enjoy herself in a way that will help maintain her wellbeing.Continue reading “Why your dog loves to play”
How To Prevent Gastric-Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) In Dogs
Canine breeds that are prone to GDV can undergo a surgical procedure called prophylactic gastropexy. The procedure involves attaching the stomach to the inner part of the body wall. It can be done simultaneously when the dog is spayed or neutered. A minimally invasive preventive technique involves laparoscopic-assisted surgery. While there have been tips andContinue reading “How To Prevent Gastric-Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) In Dogs”
Signs Your Pet May Be Suffering From Heart Trouble
Pet cats and dogs do get serious problems affecting their heart. The problem is, these conditions are often difficult to detect in the early stages. Their instinct to hide any signs of pain or illness further complicates the matter. The good news is, advancements in veterinary medicine now make it possible for heart problems toContinue reading “Signs Your Pet May Be Suffering From Heart Trouble”
How to Prevent Your Dog from Tracking in Dirt
If you own a dog then you’ve probably have one mor more occasions where your canine has been happy to run into the house and bring all of the dirt from the outside inside your home. Even if your dog is just going outside to potty, he can still bring in quite a bit ofContinue reading “How to Prevent Your Dog from Tracking in Dirt”
Kennel Cough in Dogs
Are you aware that nasal discharge is typical in dogs that experience kennel cough? Kennel cough is a medical issue that is quite prevalent among dogs that are rescued or even stray dogs. Kennel cough refers to a certain number of infections that impact the dog’s upper respiratory tract. When a dog has kennel cough,Continue reading “Kennel Cough in Dogs”
How to Pick the Right Food for Your Pet Dog
You might have heard before that not all pet foods are created equal. There are dog foods that are made of higher quality in terms of wholesome as well as premium ingredients. Meanwhile, low-quality pet food usually contains fillers that have low or zero nutrients, or worse, are artificial and not good for your pet’sContinue reading “How to Pick the Right Food for Your Pet Dog”
Crate Training Dogs
Crate training is often done from an early age to help encourage additional training in the future. The crate can be an excellent tool for further training as the dog grows older. Common uses for crate training include introducing dogs into the home for the first time. The dog can go into the crate whenContinue reading “Crate Training Dogs”
Dogs that Constantly Lick at Their Paws stantly Licking Paws
It can be common behavior for dogs to lick at their paws as this is often a way to clean the paws. Dogs may also lick at their paws to find scents and tastes of where they’ve been. However, when your dog is excessively licking the paws and even chewing or biting at the pawsContinue reading “Dogs that Constantly Lick at Their Paws stantly Licking Paws”