It’s a topic that has been discussed in forums, comic books, and the film Stand By Me. A recent, official Mickey Mouse cartoon by Paul Rudish complicated the argument with the following scene: “If Goofy and Pluto are both dogs, why does Goofy stand up and live in a house and wear clothes? Or more … Read more
Recall History From our research, we only found one recall on Alpo Dog food. In March of 2007, Alpo Prime Cuts was recalled due to possible melamine contamination. The health and wellbeing of our furry friends is always a top priority, as any pet owner knows. Pet owners were understandably concerned when alarming reports that … Read more
How did my pet get the Dipylidium tapeworm? By swallowing a flea infected with a tapeworm larvae. A dog or cat may swallow a flea while self-grooming. Once the flea is digested by the dog or cat, the larval tapeworm is able to develop into an adult tapeworm. If you own a pet, you’ve probably … Read more
No points for guessing, this is probably not the first time someone has asked you whether you prefer dogs or cats. Dogs and cats differ greatly from one another in terms of their personalities, behaviors, and individual needs. But you might be surprised to learn that there are a lot of similarities between pooches and … Read more
Getting your dog scanned for pregnancy with ultrasound is very reliable and accurate, provided it is performed: At the right time. By a trained, experienced professional. With the right equipment. Accurate and timely diagnosis of canine pregnancy is vitally important to ensure the health of both the mother and puppies. Diagnosis can be achieved through … Read more
The shape signal method is another popular way to train drug dogs. First, the dog learns a simple command, like “sit” or “bow.” Teach them using a hand signal or clicker. Then, use your hand signal and expose the dog to a sample scent. Reward the pup when they perform the wanted action after smelling … Read more
While tipping isn’t expected in the dog daycare industry, it is common and can make someone’s day. Tipping for dog daycare is somewhat common, but it is not expected. Plenty of customers don’t tip, and that is normal. If you choose to tip, plan to tip 15% to 20% of the services rendered. Although the … Read more
Your pet’s bowl should be emptied of moist or canned food not eaten by your cat or dog within 4 hours if the ambient temperature is above 50°F. Opened cans should be stored in the fridge, at temperatures between 40-45°F, for a maximum of 5-7 days. Any cat or dog food remaining after that time … Read more
Walking: Walking should be part of every dog’s daily routine to keep them physically and mentally healthy. Most dogs need at least 1-2 walks per day (unless otherwise specified by your vet). Tomorrow is the first Don’t Walk Your Dog Day in the country, and Nikki French has explained how skipping your regular walk can … Read more
A dried dead tick on dog is an insect that dies accidentally while attaching and feeding itself on a host, in this case, your dog. After a few days, these ticks would shrink and dry up but can still be embedded in your dog’s skin and may go unnoticed under its coat. Although it’s unsettling … Read more