Dogs can sometimes hold their poop for a while. If you don’t see your dog poop for 24 hours, don’t panic, but do keep an eye on him. If he goes over 48 hours without pooping, he may be constipated. As a veterinarian in practice, I see dogs with constipation problems at least once per … Read more
How long is it okay to leave a dog in a crate? Adult dogs shouldn’t be left in crates for more than 6-8 hours. Puppies of 17 weeks and older can handle up to 4 or 5 hours in a crate at a time. Leaving a dog home alone in a crate longer than this … Read more
6-8 hours Many people who purchased dogs during the lockdown are now required to return to work as the pandemic is winding down and society is returning to normal. What should you do with your pet while you’re gone? Is it cruel to confine dogs to crates while they’re at work? Can you leave a … Read more
While small pups can spend a few hours outdoors in temperatures between 60ºF and 90ºF, keep outings in temperatures below 32ºF and above 90ºF to short spans of no more than 10 to 15 minutes, recommends Dr. Wooten. We’ve all heard it, and in many neighborhoods, there are multiple instances: a dog’s constant barking after … Read more
A drug called meloxicam, also marketed under the name Metacam, is used to lessen swelling and pain in canines with ailments like osteoarthritis. Meloxicam’s equivalent for humans is called Mobic, but it shouldn’t be used interchangeably with Metacam and shouldn’t be given to dogs. The FDA has approved the medication for use in dogs, and … Read more
While small pups can spend a few hours outdoors in temperatures between 60ºF and 90ºF, keep outings in temperatures below 32ºF and above 90ºF to short spans of no more than 10 to 15 minutes, recommends Dr. Wooten. Discover the possible dangers of dogs and cold weather, as well as the best ways to care … Read more
A puppy is a tiny bundle of happiness, similar to a newborn child. The excitement of bringing one home is inexplicable. Unfortunately, the excitement necessitates numerous nights of interrupted or little sleep. According to an article by Puppy in Training, puppies typically urinate 24 times per day. Of course, this estimate is more of a … Read more
My wife and I are always shocked by the sheer number of stray dogs we see when we travel abroad, especially to locations in the south Mediterranean. Although I can’t imagine my own dog being able to survive in the wild, it seems as though these foreign dogs are able to do so. Can dogs … Read more
Localized HS that is treated aggressively with surgery and chemotherapy have reported median survival times of 1-1.5 years. Prognosis is poor for localized cases with metastasis and disseminated cases with reported survival times of months. Histiocytic sarcoma is a rare cancer that can affect dogs. It is an aggressive cancer and is often hard to … Read more
A dog shouldn’t be in a slip muzzle for more than about 10-15 minutes, and shouldn’t use it when outdoors where they could overheat. Some dogs, such as short-nosed breeds like English Bulldogs, can overheat easily so I recommend a shorter time for them. When it comes to canine care, the right muzzle can be … Read more