Service animals and undue hardship Your employer can deny your request to have your service animal at work if it would create an undue hardship. Your employer is not allowed to simply say that dogs are not allowed at the workplace or that it would be disruptive. If bringing your service animal to work would … Read more
I have a confession to make: I’m a pet person. I’ve been a pet person my whole life. I’ve had anywhere from one dog to two dogs and three parrots in my house at one point or another. While it can be exhausting, it is also very rewarding!. You might want to keep things simple … Read more
No, chicken bones are very dangerous for dogs. “Chicken bones are not good for dogs because they can easily break and splinter, causing gastrointestinal injury,” Dr. If you and your dog live in a city, you might be annoyed by the dangers you both encounter just by going for a stroll. Many urban dog parents … Read more
As long as the dog is still eating the correct portion sizes, and isn’t being overfed with an additional dinner, they can eat 3 meals a day. There are no strict rules about how many meals a dog should eat each day, it’s far more important to make sure they eat the right volume of … Read more
When it comes to feeding your beloved dog, you want to ensure that you’re providing them with the best nutrition possible. One of the questions that many dog owners have is whether or not they can feed their pup chicken liver every day. After all, chicken liver is packed with nutrients, like B vitamins, iron … Read more
Staph infections in dogs and cats are not contagious to humans in the vast majority of cases. The risk of transmission of Staph from a pet to a person is even less likely if good hand washing is practiced. There are some cases where it is possible to transfer Staph from a pet to a … Read more
Imagine leaving your pet alone at home all day while you are at work. You only return from work to feed and walk your dog so that he can take care of his needs. You leave your friend at home after getting dinner on your own so that you can go out with friends or … Read more
Consuming a large amount can also lead to diarrhea, vomiting, and/or bloat, which can be life threatening. Half-a-cup of cooked oatmeal (at most), one to two times a week is more than enough for most large dogs. “Your dog should be eating a well-balanced commercial diet,” Dr. Fox says. When it comes to pet nutrition, … Read more
Laws About a Vet Killing a Healthy Animal If you ask a vet to put your pet down, it is called “owner-requested euthanasia” or “convenience euthanasia.” Your vet has the legal right to euthanize a healthy animal if: It is beyond behavioral rehabilitation. It is dangerous or has behavioral issues. When it comes to the … Read more
Internet mailing lists frequented by dog owners recently reported that a Procter & Gamble cleaning product is dangerous to pets, but the company, the National Animal Poison Control Center, and the American Veterinary Medical Association said that the reports are false. I’ve owned pets all my life, so I’ve experienced problems with pet odors. But … Read more