The Best Healthy Dog Treats
Just as snack foods for humans range from nutritious to unhealthy, dog treats vary wildly in quality and nutritional status.
Why Is My Dog Acting Weird?
There are so many reasons that your dog may act weird and suddenly scared. Some of them are behavioral and others can be medical. The most important thing is that you should never ignore it. Some changes may be due to medical emergencies. Others may be behavioral, but the bottom line is that a dog acting weird is trying to communicate with you. Let’s explore those together.
How to Wash Dog Beds
Sometimes dog beds get beyond dirty. Aside from the usual dirt stains and hair, they can also be subject to things like urine, poop,...
Running With Dogs
What’s better than running by yourself? Running with dogs, of course. If you run regularly, running with your canine companion is a fun way to spend time with your pup while providing physical exercise.
What Is a Good Remedy for a Dog with Dry Skin?
In my career, it has happened more times than I can count. I’m finishing up with a dog’s wellness exam and the pet parent asks, “By the way, my dog has dry skin. What do you think about it?”
Are Peas Bad in Dog Food?
The question of whether peas and pea protein are bad or good for dogs cannot be answered simply. In moderation and as a part of a balanced formulation, pea protein can be a useful component of dog food, especially when paired with high-quality animal proteins.
Is Sorbitol Safe for Dogs?
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener and humectant in human and pet products. While sorbitol is generally recognized as safe for people and not considered toxic to dogs, excessive amounts can still cause issues for dogs.
My Dog Ate a What?
Dogs are famous for eating a wide variety of non-food items, some disgusting—like feces—and some just weird—like Legos, or a ball of twine. Just this year, a 7-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog named Luna was brought to an emergency veterinarian, where x-rays showed a severely dilated stomach filled with not just food, but foreign objects, some of which were lodged in her intestines.
Dog Skin Cancer
You notice a new lump on your dog’s skin. First, check carefully to be sure it is not a tick. If not, it’s natural to ask if it’s skin cancer. While 80% of skin growths on dogs are benign, often just sebaceous cysts or other innocuous growths, skin cancer does occur.
Why Is My Dog’s Nose Dry and Cracked?
Pretty much everyone has heard the saying that your dog’s nose should be cold and wet. But does that mean every dry or cracked...
What Are the Five Golden Rules of Dog Training?
Michigan State University (MSU) trains its athletes using five golden rules as a guideline to ensure positive reinforcement works. Not only do we think these five golden rules are excellent for human athletes, but we found that the coaching advice can apply to dog training as well. MSU’s five golden rules of positive reinforcement are:
Therapeutic Laser Therapy for Dogs
Laser therapy for dogs can help with pain and inflammation in dogs with arthritis or acute injuries. Laser treatments might be recommended if your dog is sore, has a pulled muscle, or has injured his back. The injury just needs to be close enough to the skin for the laser light to reach. Note: The term “cold” laser therapy may still be used but is outdated. Laser therapy generates heat in the body’s tissues.
Why Do Dogs Wink?
While you may have noticed your dog wink at you, really, few dogs wink with one eye. It’s certainly possible that a dog may...
Is There a “Plan B” for Dogs?
No. While Alizin can terminate an early pregnancy in dogs, it is not available in the United States.
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