Can Dogs Have Panic Attacks?
Have you ever wondered if dogs can have panic attacks? Many pet owners are surprised to learn that our four-legged friends can experience sudden and overwhelming episodes of fear that look a lot like human panic attacks.
Why Is My Dog Eating Leaves?
Dogs may chew on leaves out of boredom, or they may need additional fiber in their diets. In any case some leaves are toxic so you should discourage your dog from eating leaves.
Pet-Friendly Weed Killers
Well-designed research studies show that conventional lawn care exposes dogs to herbicides like 2,4-D and glyphosate (Roundup), increasing their risk of developing bladder cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multicentric lymphoma, and other malignancies.
Thanksgiving Foods Dogs Can Eat
Dogs can enjoy many traditional Thanksgiving foods. The key is to let them indulge in moderation. That’s because Thanksgiving weekend is infamous in the...
How to Calm Down a Hyper Dog
Many dog owners know the frustration of dealing with a hyperactive or anxious dog. Whether your dog is constantly bouncing off the walls, excessively barking, or displaying signs of anxiety, understanding the underlying causes of hyperactivity and anxiety, and taking a proactive approach to their care, can help improve their overall wellbeing and help you calm down a dog.
What is Skijoring?
If you’ve ever dreamed of your dog pulling you while you run, ski, or bike, there are dog sports for all of those activities. For winter sport lovers, skijoring is an excellent way to get out and enjoy the snow with dogs.
DIY Gifts for Dogs: Healthy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Looking for a special gift for a friend—or, better yet, a friend’s dog? We’ve put together this helpful gift guide for dogs, and everything is homemade. Homemade dog treats and homemade training treats.
How Long is Too Long to Leave A Dog Home Alone?
Few people today would admit to leaving their dogs home alone for 24 or 48 hours or more, but leaving the dog home for 10 to 12 hours is not at all uncommon and questioning this practice can sometimes lead to social ridicule. If an owner decides that after being gone all day, she'd rather not confine her dog or leave him alone for an additional few hours in the evening, she might be met with less-than-understanding responses. You're not coming out because you want to be home with your dog? That's crazy! You're letting your dog control your life!""
What Are the Best Dog Exercises for Canine Conditioning?
All dogs can benefit from dog exercise of some sort, but especially canine conditioning, as it’s appropriate for canine athletes as well as senior couch potatoes and everything in between and beyond, including puppies.
What is Anaplasmosis in Dogs?
Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne bacterial disease in dogs. Signs of an anaplasmosis infection usually occur during the first couple of weeks after infection and are usually mild.
Dare You Double-Dog Leash?
I cannot count how many times clients with more than one dog have asked me whether it’s an option to use a leash coupler or two-dog leash. My usual response is probably not, but that is not always the case.
Are Ticks Active in Winter?
It’s natural to wonder, are ticks active in winter? While ticks are typically less active once the temperatures begin to drop, there is still...
Dog Ear Infections: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
While inner-ear infections occur more in dogs with drop ears, like Cocker Spaniels, any dog can experience an ear infection. Infections can be in one or in both ears. A proper diagnosis of ear discomfort will usually require ear cytology.
What You Need to Know About Anemia in Dogs
Anemia in dogs is defined as a deficiency of red blood cells. Red blood cells deliver nutrients and oxygen to cells and organs and...
Pet-Friendly Ice Melt
While you can’t control what your town or neighbors use to treat icy roads and walkways, you can control what you put down on your driveway, steps, and walks to look after your dogs and your neighborhood pets.
Caring for a Senior Dog
A quietly shocking truth sneaks up on the luckiest dog people, and it’s this: Nothing compares to the companionship of a senior dog.
Pyometra in Dogs
Pyometra in dogs is a life threatening infection of a dog's uterus, most often in un-spayed dogs. It can rarely occur in spayed dogs too.
How To Soothe a Dog’s Irritated Anus
Things you never thought you’d do an internet search for, right? But if your dog keeps licking his butt, he’s going to need a...