How to Help Your Dog If He’s Afraid of Thunder

If your dog is afraid of thunder then you most likely have seen him run to hide at the first rumble of thunder. He may have even paced back and forth in front of you, howled, whined, or insisted on sitting on top of you on the sofa. Thunder can cause anxiety, fear and panicContinue reading “How to Help Your Dog If He’s Afraid of Thunder”

How to Diagnose Canine Hypothyroidism

If you’re not familiar with canine Hypothyroidism then talk with your vet to learn more. If you are curious about the illness or wondering if your dog has it then you should schedule a checkup with the vet. Hypothyroidism or Thyroid Hormone Deficiency often occurs when a dog’s thyroid gland does not produce enough T4Continue reading “How to Diagnose Canine Hypothyroidism”

When To Switch Your Pet’s Food From Puppy Food To Adult Pet Food

Have you ever wondered when is the right time to switch your pet from puppy food to adult pet food? As a rule of thumb, you may switch to adult pet food when your pet is anywhere between 9 months to 1 year of age. However, there are certain things that you have to consider.Continue reading “When To Switch Your Pet’s Food From Puppy Food To Adult Pet Food”

Helping your dog stay calm while at the vet

You have a canine companion in your life who needs you to take the time to offer her plenty of love and affection. This includes when she is heading into the vet’s office. To keep your pet as calm as she can be when it’s time to see the vet, try to stay by herContinue reading “Helping your dog stay calm while at the vet”

Looking after a dog of your own

You have a new dog coming into your life and you are getting ready to look after her. What should you consider to do the job well? Your pet needs you to be aware of what the average dog needs as well as what is ideal for her breed and age. This will help youContinue reading “Looking after a dog of your own”

Why You Should Register Your Canine Locally

Most are require dog owners to register their dogs once a year with the town, city, county, etc. If you’re not sure what your are requires then give your vet a call. Most likely, your vet’s office will play a part in the registration process. Why? The registration process usually requires canine owners to completeContinue reading “Why You Should Register Your Canine Locally”

Protecting Dogs from Sunburn

Just like humans, our dogs need sufficient sun protection. The harsh ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause sunburn, and prolonged exposure can eventually increase a dog’s risk of developing skin cancer. Certain dog breeds are more prone to getting sunburn than others. These include those with a thin coat and the light-colored dog breeds.Continue reading “Protecting Dogs from Sunburn”

Keeping your dog out of trouble

You have a dog in your life who loves to spend time with you and you are eager to help her in any way you can. How can you keep her out of trouble? It’s important to understand that your pet may unintentionally get herself into some trouble by simply being curious about her environment,Continue reading “Keeping your dog out of trouble”

Why your dog seeks out time to play

Your dog is always in the mood for a play session and you want her to be able to enjoy every minute of her time spent playing. However, you’re sometimes surprised by how much she wants to take part in these activities. Why does she want to take part in playtime often? Your dog needsContinue reading “Why your dog seeks out time to play”

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