Clinical signs of poisoning in a dog may include: Gastrointestinal signs: vomiting, diarrhea, extreme salivation, loss of appetite, and nausea or dry heaving. Internal bleeding: indicated by pale gums, a racing heart, coughing up or vomiting blood, weakness or lethargy, or a dog’s falling over or collapsing. Today, our Raritan, Somerset County veterinarians go over … Read more
“Dogs ‘tell time’ with their noses by determining new or recent smells and differentiating them between older smells that were laid much earlier in the day or even week.” For example, your dog can even determine how long you’ve been gone through his sense of smell. Your dog is excitedly nuzzling up against you and … Read more
Another important sign of dominant behavior is the refusal to listen to their owners commands and respond by growling, jumping, barking, nipping, or other inappropriate behavior. Additionally, they commonly have a high level of food and toy aggression, also known as guarding. Dominance in dogs can be frightening for owners. Some dogs will attempt to … Read more
Dogs use the Earth’s magnetic field when they’re relieving themselves. Not only that, but canines choose to do so in a north-south axis, a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Zoology says. The study suggests that dogs are sensitive to small variations in Earth’s magnetic field. It can be very annoying if your … Read more
Pregnancy can be a complex process for both animals and humans alike. Dogs, in particular, require understanding and care to ensure the health of both the mother and the puppies. In this post, we’ll be looking at the details of how dogs get pregnant and the different stages involved in the process. We’ll cover topics … Read more
The relationship between two people can be a delicate balance, and it can be even more complicated when a dog is added to the mix. It is important to understand how arguing between two people in a household can affect a dog, and how best to prevent any negative impacts from such behavior. Arguing can … Read more
The other thing we could do was figure out how a dog’s tongue works, according to NPR. Behold: A dog’s tongue becomes a ladle! An inverted ladle, to be precise. “It dips down, scoops up some water, using its tongue as a pulley,” writes Robert Krulwich. Your dog’s tongue is his stomach’s gatekeeper. It encourages … Read more
As a pet owner, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of puppy puddles and soggy carpets. Accidents do happen. But once you’ve trained your dog to use the potty, you don’t anticipate having to deal with pee in your home. Inappropriate peeing behavior can ruin your floors and sense of humor. So why do … Read more
Through our Pups4Patriots™ program, American Humane American Humane American Humane (AH) is an organization founded in 1877 committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of animals. It was previously called the International Humane Association before changing its name in 1878. https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › America… American Humane – Wikipedia harnesses the healing powers of … Read more
Dogs have an incredible sense of hearing, with an ability to detect sounds that are well beyond the range of a human’s hearing. This means that they can pick up on sounds and frequencies that humans cannot hear. But how exactly do dogs hear humans? Scientists have long studied this phenomenon, and the study of … Read more