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Robby is the founder and lead writer of The Dog Today. He has been sharing his home with dogs for 10 years, including Cooper, his Beagle mix, who has inspired more than a few articles on this site. Robby started The Dog Today four years ago to give dog owners clear, practical answers about health, food safety and behavior, written in plain English and based on guidance from veterinary sources such as the AVMA and ASPCA. He is not a veterinarian, and he always encourages readers to check with their own vet before making decisions about their dog’s health. When he’s not writing, you’ll find him hiking local trails with his dog.
Tularemia (also known as Rabbit Fever) is a bacterial disease that is typically mild in healthy dogs but can be deadly for pets that are immune-compromised. Today our Mooresville vets share a few facts about tularemia and how your dog could contract this relatively rare disease. As a dog owner, I’ve had my fair share … Read more
Letting your puppy outside is far more complicated than most new pet parents realize. Obviously, we all want to take our adorable new puppies out into the world to show them off and socialize them as soon as possible, but the outside world does present risks to your puppy. The biggest worry is that puppies … Read more
From Chihuahuas to Great Danes, dogs are some of the most affectionate creatures that we have the pleasure of sharing our lives with. Their love for us is unconditional, and they stick with us no matter what happens. But how about when we leave them for longer periods of time, sometimes weeks? A dog plays … Read more
Are you tempted to share a bite of potatoe for your dog from the dinner table? Of course you are when they’re looking with those big eyes! However, not all foods we consume are safe for our pets. Potatoes, for instance, seem innocent enough but can dogs eat potatoes? The answer is: it depends on … Read more
Dogs ( Canis familiaris ) are domestic animals – usually loved by humans but sometimes, especially dogs without shelter, can become a problem because they can cause property damage. Therefore, certain measures need to be taken in order to keep dogs away from the yard/property. Dealing with stray dogs can be a real headache, especially … Read more
The ability of the domestic dog to recognise its kin, and to retain this information once acquired, was studied in this paper. Dogs were examined for their ability to recognise their siblings, offspring to recognise their mother, and mothers to recognise their offspring, using a series of two choice tests. The results revealed that, at … Read more
The information indicates that humans can indeed get hookworms from dogs, primarily through contact with contaminated soil or feces. According to the PetMD article, certain intestinal parasites including hookworms can be carried in dog saliva, though transmission this way is rare. The Beverly Oaks Animal Hospital article mentions that parasites can undergo visceral larval migrans … Read more
Objective: Evaluate the effect of raw bovine cortical bone (CB) (medullary bone cross-sectioned) and marrow or epiphyseal spongy bone (SB) as chew items to reduce dental calculus in adult dogs. Methods: Eight 3-year-old Beagle dogs were observed in two study periods. In the first study, the dogs each received a piece of bovine femur CB … Read more
Have you ever wondered if that adorable purebred puppy might be hiding some not-so-adorable health issues? Well, I’ve been researching dog breeding practices for years, and let me tell you – the world of dog breeding has a dark side that many pet owners don’t realize until it’s too late. Inbreeding in dogs is way … Read more
Everyone knows that dogs have an incredible sense of smell thats many times more powerful than that of humans. That raises some frequently-asked questions when it comes to using luxury candles with fur babies in your family: The good news is that, in most cases, scented candles are safe for dogs. In this article, well … Read more