Still, there’s not enough conversation about how that great hearing can become a point of agitation and possible damage to a dog’s ears and hearing abilities. Are you worried that loud music will hurt your dog? You are likely correct. Loud noises can lead to hearing loss in dogs and humans. If you enjoy your … Read more
Mixed-breed dogs Mixed-breed dogs A mixed breed is a domesticated animal descended from multiple breeds of the same species, often breeding without any human intervention, recordkeeping, or selective breeding. Examples include: Mixed-breed dog, a dog whose ancestry is complex or not known, also colloquially known as “mutt” https://en.wikipedia.org › Mixed_breed Mixed breed – Wikipedia are … Read more
Water is essential to life. It has even been referred to as the most crucial nutrient for survival. Your dog needs to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and healthy. Here’s how to determine how much water your dog needs and some explanations for why they might not be drinking as much as they … Read more
Parasites – roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, Coccidia, or Giardia. Viral infections such as parvovirus, distemper, or coronavirus. Bacterial infections – such as salmonella. Inflammatory bowel disease. When a dog has diarrhea, there are few symptoms that pet parents find more alarming (and possibly messy!) Our Baltimore veterinarians are aware that if your dog has diarrhea, you … Read more
Years ago, at the dog park, my Border Collie, Mack, was playing chase with a bunch of other dogs. Just ahead of Mack was a medium-sized white dog. Mack turned and ran into the white dog. The dog became enraged and began lunging and chasing Mack down, intending to cause harm. Mack saw me and … Read more
Even aggressive baring of the teeth can be mistaken by some as a friendly greeting. However, most of the time when dogs smile, they are indeed happy, so it’s easy to relate that expression to human smiles. The dog’s lips pull up at the corners, her mouth opens wide, and her tongue lolls out. Most … Read more
Chicken broth can be a good addition to your dog’s diet for short-term or routine supplementation. It can help with dehydration, diarrhea, upset stomach, picky eating, healthy joints, and much more. However, not all broths are puppy-approved. When a beloved pet is ill, it can be a difficult time for both the pet and its … Read more
Dogs eat dirt for a number of reasons. The desire for munching on soil might be boredom or stress, or it could simply be because they smelled something tasty mixed in the mud. But it could also signal an underlying health problem or a lack of proper nutrition, says the American Kennel Club(AKC). Pets are … Read more
Some have been selectively bred for their fighting prowess. Even today, people take the most aggressive pup from a litter and breed it to a proven fighting dog, creating a litter of naturally aggressive pups. Oftentimes, this can lead to aggression issues no matter how much you socialize your dog. Pit bulls are inherently friendly, … Read more
It’s best to play it safe and bring your puppy to the vet to rule out medical causes. There could be any number of reasons behind her inability to gain weight, but intestinal parasites—particularly roundworms and hookworms—are probably the most common, says Dr. One of the most heartbreaking things for a new puppy parent is … Read more