Your dog is a big part of your life and you know that she needs you in a lot of different ways. You make a point to tend to her needs and to offer her plenty of attention each day, but she may still be experiencing separation anxiety. To determine if this is the case,Continue reading “Is your dog experiencing separation anxiety”
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Dog Obesity: Primary Factors Of Obesity In Dogs
The predominant factors causing dog obesity are a surplus of calories and lack of exercise.Dogs that have been ill or injured typically need to recover by resting, and this situation predisposes them to gain unnecessary weight. Sometimes, an unusual weight gain can be linked to hypothyrodism (hormonal imbalance brought about by an underactive thyroid gland)Continue reading “Dog Obesity: Primary Factors Of Obesity In Dogs”
Two Types of Canine Diabetes
Did you know that diabetes can affect dogs like it does people? In fact, there are two types of canine diabetes that can occur in dogs. In general, diabetes occurs when too much or too little insulin is produced in a dog’s system. Type 1 diabetes happens when there is not enough insulin. Type 2Continue reading “Two Types of Canine Diabetes”
Helping your dog better understand her environment
Your dog loves to spend her time with you and she trusts you to guide her through life on daily basis. How can you help her better understand her environment? Taking the time to be with your pet and offer her ways to interact with her living space will help her to better understand howContinue reading “Helping your dog better understand her environment”
Rabies and Your Dog
Rabies is a dangerous disease and without precaution, your dog still contract it. Rabies is transmitted when an infected animal bites a healthy one. Most domestic pets have received rabies vaccinations, so rabies is often transmitted by wild animals. There are wild animals even in urban environments such as raccoons, bats, skunks or rats. TheseContinue reading “Rabies and Your Dog”
Protecting Your Dog from Common Choking Hazards
Your dog explores his world with his mouth. Your home may present choking hazards if you don’t dog-proof it carefully. The food smell from bones and food storage bags are tempting. He may chew on small human toys such as plastic interlocking blocks or other plastic playthings. Rubber bands and erasers are spongy and theyContinue reading “Protecting Your Dog from Common Choking Hazards”
Weepy or Watery Eyes in Dogs
Does your dog have watery eyes or weepy eyes (i.e. wet eyes or eyelashes)? Does he seem to always have wet eyes whenever you look at him? Is there anything else going on besides the wet eyes? Is there a discharge coming from the eyes? Is there any crustiness around the eyes? A clear dischargeContinue reading “Weepy or Watery Eyes in Dogs”
Choosing a food for your dog
Your dog loves when it’s time to eat and you know that it’s important to offer her a healthy food to keep her as strong as she can be. What should you know about choosing a food for your dog? Your little fur ball needs your help to get the nutrients she needs to fuelContinue reading “Choosing a food for your dog”
Where to place your dog’s food bowl
Your dog needs to be able to access her food bowl when it’s time to get something to eat, so you’re taking the time to make sure you are placing it in the right spot in your home. How can you figure out where to put it? Your pet needs to be able to eatContinue reading “Where to place your dog’s food bowl”
How to Treat Corns of a Dog’s Paws
Did you know that dogs can get corns on their paws just like people can get them on their feet? The corn can be extremely painful especially for your dog. If you notice your dog isn’t walking around like usual and he appears to not be putting pressure on his paw then check the pawContinue reading “How to Treat Corns of a Dog’s Paws”
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