About dogs and their people
“Some dogs will do better with more alone time than others,” he says. That said, for a general guideline, dogs should get a minimum of two hours of dedicated social time with humans or other dogs on a daily basis, which can be broken up into chunks of time over the course of the day. …
Be careful not to bathe your dog too often, because overwashing your dog’s skin can cause irritation. “Unless there is a medical reason for more frequent baths, overbathing your pet—say weekly or even every two weeks—can dry out the skin and coat,” says Weinand. Can I wash my dog once a week? Unless directed by …
Before purchasing mulch, ensure that the wood it’s made from is safe for your dog to ingest. Second, mulch is very absorbent. While this might seem like a great property at first, it can mean that odors linger. Some owners report that their mulched potty areas smell terrible after rain. How do you keep dogs …
Risk of anesthetic death in dogs and cats is 0.17 percent and 0.24 percent, respectively. When categorized by health status, risk of anesthetic death in healthy dogs and cats drops to 0.05 percent and 0.11 percent. These percentages are higher than those reported for people. How likely is it for a dog to die under …
Why does my dog say woof? The woof or ruff – These are your typical playful barks intended to greet you or others. Woof barks are short in duration and have a mid- to lower pitch to them. They are your standard bark to say “hello” and “hey.” This comfortable bark means all is well …
Bones are not digestible in dogs. Ingested bone fragments can be very grating as they pass through the gastrointestinal tract and can cause diarrhea with or without blood. Can bones upset dogs stomach? Bone fragments can cause constipation. Internal bleeding if fragments pierce internal organs. Peritonitis – a bacterial infection in the abdomen that can …
Despite vigorous opposition from animal advocates, both Arizona and Ohio passed laws undercutting the power of cities and counties to prohibit the retail sale of puppies. What states are puppy mills banned in? To date, 36 jurisdictions in California – including the cities of Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco – have enacted …
Dogs love the warmth an open fire emits. Who can blame them. Although they may not show it quite as readily as us humans, they do feel the cold too. … Dogs like to be entertained, they have a low boredom threshold, for him staring at the fire in the grate isn’t much different to …
Some dogs are just picky, or their refusal to eat may be caused by feeding them in situations where they aren’t comfortable, such as around an aggressive dog or from a bowl at an uncomfortable height. What do I do if my puppy doesn’t want to eat? What To Do When Your Puppy Won’t Eat …
Dogs can suffer from a variety of food allergies, including experiencing allergic reactions to milk and dairy products such as ice cream. These allergies are a reaction to the proteins found in milk products and can manifest as vomiting and diarrhea and/or result in red, itchy skin rashes. Is ice cream toxic to dogs? The …