Never give your dog the most common over-the-counter human pain relievers: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Acetaminophen is a medication that is sold under the brand name Tylenol and is used by people to treat pain and lower fevers. When your dog is in pain, it can be tempting to reach for this common household drug, but dogs … Read more
If you have a pooch who tends toward anxiety, you may wonder if melatonin is safe for them. In fact, veterinarians prescribe melatonin for dogs to help relieve sleep disorders and mild anxiety, as well as other issues. As a pet owner, it’s natural to want to do anything you can to keep your furry … Read more
There is no evidence that Lyme disease can spread directly from dogs to humans . However, the same type of tick that could infect a dog can also feed on people. There is a potential for humans to be infected due to the fact that we tend to spend time in the same places as … Read more
Dogs also show allergic reactions after exposure to mold spores, dust mites, and pollen. The result is itchiness, inflammation, redness, and other allergic reactions. Giving Claritin to your dog can help manage all these allergy symptoms, regardless of the allergen. As pet owners, we frequently wonder if we can give our dogs the same medication … Read more
Your dog can eat a variety of beans. Some he may enjoy are: Black beans. Lima beans. It’s time to answer some frequently asked questions from dog owners about dogs and one plant-based protein source, starting with the possibility that your dog “stole a quick bite” of the black beans you had in your burrito, … Read more
You can bathe your puppy for the first time when they are at least eight weeks old. Younger puppies don’t know how to self-regulate their body temperature and can easily get chilled and sick. If your puppy is very dirty but too young for a proper bath, you can use a damp cloth to wipe … Read more
Ham bones are best avoided, too, according to Schmid. “Any real bone can splinter and cause damage to a dog’s esophagus, stomach, or intestinal tract,” she says. “Ham bones are generally more brittle than other bones, like chicken, and can splinter more easily.” Nothing makes dogs happier than devouring a fresh bone, and the majority … Read more
Pepto-Bismol Dosage For Dogs: The recommended dosage is 1 teaspoon for every 10 pounds, according to Dr. Klein. It can be offered to the dog every 6-to-8 hours, but if your dog still has diarrhea after a few doses, stop the medication and call your veterinarian. Some pet owners believe that giving their dog something … Read more
Did you know that that cats and dogs don’t have to know each other from kittenhood and puppyhood to be able to live together? It is definitely possible to successfully introduce an adult dog into a cat household, and even for the two to eventually become pals. First, decide whether it would be advisable and … Read more
While it is definitely more of a challenge to raise a new dog or puppy while you’re working full time, it isn’t impossible. Puppies have a lot of needs, so you need to be able to make adjusts to your lifestyle and routine to successfully raise the new dog. Since I’ve had a dog for … Read more