Posts Tagged ‘Dog Health’
5 Myths About Spaying and Neutering
I know some people don’t always think about spaying or neutering their pets. It’s not that they are not caring owners but they aren’t sure if it is necessary for a variety of reasons or they have heard horror stories and don’t want their pet to experience any major problems or tough recoveries. There are [...]
Did You Know? Dog Body Facts
We focus a lot on dog behavior and what we can do to help them adjust to the world around them. We modify behavior in our pets through positive reinforcement and repetition but how much do we know about their bodies? Did you know they have more bones than we do? Did you know their [...]
Canine Ear Infections
Dogs get ear infections now and then. The floppy guys tend to be more prone to them than the ones who have standup perky ears. It’s usually due to bacteria or yeast in the ears that can’t get out of the canals and then gets mixed with wax creating an infection. Some of the causes [...]
Harmful Household Plants To Pets
Our pets sometimes do things that we wish they didn’t like sit on the table, scratch the doors, or chew on electrical cords. They use their sense of smell, touch, and taste to learn about the world around them and it can sometimes get them in trouble, especially when it comes to plants.
Ingesting even [...]
What You Can and Can’t Give Your Dog
Thanksgiving tends leave you with a ton of leftovers and there are some we can share with our canine buddies. However, it’s important to know which foods are ok and aren’t. If you have used spices, onion, or other ingredients with some of your meats and vegetables that could be harmful to your pup, it’s [...]
Boost Your Dog’s Immune System
With the change in weather from winter to spring, spending more time outside at the local dog park can mean being exposed to more dogs which means more germs. It’s similar to a classroom of children who are all different and have different immunities and exposures to viruses.
Now that your pup will be out [...]
Dog Nutrition Tips
Your dog is your buddy and she’s always there for you and looking at you for guidance, affection, and fun. You’ve read about the types of food to feed her, what has the least amount of preservatives, what has good levels of minerals and vitamins, and exercise her to keep her healthy. But you’re not [...]
Doggie Bad Breath
It’s perfectly acceptable for your dog’s breath to smell like dog food or a treat they recently ate, but what about when it smells like old food or worse? Since dogs don’t brush their teeth or chew gum like we do, it’s up to us to make sure they have healthy gums and teeth.
Depending [...]
Anal Glands 101
What are canine anal glands?
Have you ever seen your dog scooting its butt on the floor with both hind legs up in the air? Did you shriek in horror? It’s understandable. Your dog was trying to clean or “pop” the clogged anal glands and needed to do something. Unfortunately that something was on your carpet. [...]
Avoiding Poisonous Substances for Dogs
Whether you are traveling or stationary, it is important to restrict your dog’s access to some substances. You must be extra careful to watch out for certain things when you are away from home and you are not as familiar with your surroundings. Taking the proper precautions will ensure you and your dog a fun, [...]
