Coffee grounds can be an appealing snack to our furry friends, but as pet owners, it is important to understand the potential risks that can come with coffee consumption. Coffee contains caffeine, which can have detrimental effects on our pets and can even be fatal in large doses. When our dogs consume coffee grounds, the … Read more
Dog breeds that look like wolves Siberian Husky. The striking looks of Siberian Huskies have made them one of the most recognisable canines out there. … Alaskan Malamute. Another strong-headed dog that looks like a wolf, the Alaskan Malamute is just as handsome as the Husky. … German Shepherd. … Swedish Vallhund. … Samoyed. When … Read more
Some issues with using hydrogen peroxide is that there may be prolonged vomiting or poor appetite. In more severe cases, severe gastritis, ulcers and bleeding can occur. There have also been documented cases where pets have died from internal bleeding due to ingesting hydrogen peroxide. No pet owner ever wants to have to make their … Read more
When it comes to identifying the best dog breeds for providing emotional support, there is no one answer that will be correct for everyone. What may be the perfect choice for one person may not be the best fit for another. As such, it is important to consider factors such as lifestyle, living space, and … Read more
A service animal must wear a vest. In fact, there is no requirement for service animals to wear any form of identification or for the owner to carry any identification proving the animal is indeed a service animal. Watch the “Do they need a vest?” video which provides more information. Service dogs work every day … Read more
Which Dogs are Considered Large Breed? In order to easily tell the difference between breed sizes, dog breeders actually have a whole dog sizing system. Per this measurement method, a dog has to weigh at least 50 pounds (sometimes 70 pounds) and have a height of around 24 inches to be considered a large-breed dog. … Read more
Have you ever wondered why we refer to August as “The Dog Days of Summer”? August is here. Caesar Augustus, Julius Caesar’s adopted son, gave the month its name. We have always referred to this time of year as the “dog days of summer” and associated the month with heat and humidity. There is some … Read more
Why are some dogs brindle? A dog’s genetics determine if it will have a brindle coat. To be brindle, a dog must carry the brindle gene—and only certain breeds do. However, the brindle gene is recessive to the black-colored gene, which means that many dogs that carry the gene will be black or multicolored. Different … Read more
All available canine Lyme disease vaccines produce borreliacidal antibodies in the dog in response to vaccinal outer surface protein A (OspA). These antibodies work in the tick’s gut to bind the bacteria during the blood meal, sterilizing the gut of the tick and preventing transmission of bacteria into the dog. We get it. When it … Read more
Melatonin is commonly used as a sleep aid, and is sometimes used to treat certain hair disorders, cognitive dysfunction and separation anxiety in dogs, as well as sleep cycle disorders in dogs and cats. Sleepless nights are inevitable for parents of young children, but what about parents of dogs? Many dog owners discover the hard … Read more