How To Identify a Dog Allergic Reaction
Dogs can experience allergic reactions just like humans do. Often these are low-grade, chronic problems such as a food or pollen allergy, but dogs can have severe or anaphylactic reactions too.
Do Fleas Die in Winter?
Your house is perfect for fleas all year round. Even if the outdoor weather is sufficient to eliminate fleas, every life stage will be nice and cozy in our warm homes that are complete with nooks and crannies to hide and hosts to feed on.
The Best Canned Dog Foods
There are many reasons people feed canned food to their dogs (we will get into those in a minute) and one main reason why...
Whole Dog Journal’s Approved Canned Dog Foods
Here you’ll find a list of pet food companies that make the kind of foods that meet our canned dog food selection criteria. We’ve included ALL the information we gathered from each company on our approved foods list. Here’s the most exciting part about the table, however: It’s a searchable database that you can use to find appropriate foods for your dog!
Why Is My Dog’s Tail Down?
If your dog’s tail is down and he’s not acting like his normal self, something is likely bothering him either emotionally or physically—or both. Determining context can go a long way toward helping your pooch feel better. Is he afraid of something? If so, remove “the thing” or help him get away from the situation and see if he goes back to being his happy-go-lucky self.
What is Flyball?
Flyball takes the game of fetch to the next level by adding hurdles, a box to turn on, and other dogs racing at the same time. It's a relay race for dogs, where teams compete against each other for title points and bragging rights.
How To Have a Dog in an Apartment
Taking care of a dog in an apartment can be complicated. Apartments often have limited outdoor areas for dogs to run in, less indoor space to play or train in, and a plethora of human and canine neighbors to try to get along with.
Anaphylaxis in Dogs
Anaphylaxis in dogs is an immediate, severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. Potentially fatal symptoms can appear as quickly as within 5 minutes of exposure.
Why Do Dogs Bark at Nothing?
Every dog who barks has a reason for it. Every dog who barks has a reason for it. Determining the cause of barking though depends on the individual context.
When to Choose a Dog Recovery Suit
That plastic Elizabethan cone that has been traditionally used to stop dogs from licking, biting, or scratching at wounds, surgical stitches, and skin irritations works, but it’s not comfortable. A dog recovery suit is not only less cumbersome for your dog, it is also a more effective option than a cone.
Identifying Dog Hip Dysplasia
With hip dysplasia, the two parts of the hip joint don’t fit together tightly and fully. This can result in a hip dysplasia stance, and also odd gaits and limping that indicate that a vet should take a closer look.
How Much Does Dog Grooming Cost?
So how much does salon grooming cost and what can you do to make grooming more affordable? Keep in mind that grooming costs can vary widely depending on factors such as breed, size, coat type and the groomer's experience.
Can Dogs Get Cold Sores?
Dogs can get a bump that looks like a person’s cold sore—that small crater-like ulcer on the inside of your lip. But, cold sores in humans are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1, which cannot be transferred to or from your dog.
Can I Give My Dog Tylenol?
Tylenol, or acetaminophen, is a go-to pain reliever for humans, but it can be deadly to dogs. Do not give your dog any Tylenol for any reason.
Why Do Dogs Lick Wounds?
Wounds hurt because the damaged nerves in the area send pain signals to the brain. While it may seem counterintuitive to touch a wound to provide pain relief, overloading the nerves can decrease the overall pain.
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The “Magic” Skunk Formula is Science, Not Magic…
Decades ago, a chemist named Paul Krebaum (may his name be honored forever) cracked the chemical code of the stinky, sulfur-containing substances called “thiols” that are in the musk that skunks spray to defend themselves. Krebaum harnessed the power of oxidation, formulating a solution that changes the odorous thiols into odorless acids. He shared the recipe with a workplace friend who had been complaining about the smell of his cat, who had been skunked. Soon, other scientists heard about the formula and it went viral!