“Your dog is smart enough to pick up on these changes during pregnancy, both in a physical way — which is how your body will be changing, your stomach, your smell — and in an emotional way, such as your feelings and your mood,” she says. Pregnancy is an exciting time for all involved, but … Read more
Melatonin is often used as a calming or sleep aid in dogs and in some cases is used as a therapy for a type of skin disease. In the situation of an accidental overdose, primary symptoms include vomiting, sleepiness and lethargy. In rare cases, incoordination may occur. The hormone melatonin is produced naturally by both … Read more
If your dog is smelly, you probably do not want to include him in fun activities like going for a ride in your car or cuddling together on the sofa to watch television. But smelly as they are when awake, some dogs tend to be increasingly smelly when asleep. We gain knowledge and understanding of … Read more
The constant sneezing and slimy runny nose that come with allergies are just lovely, aren’t they? The itching skin that covers your entire body is also quite the pleasure, I might add. Our initial response whenever we anticipate having an allergic reaction, such as itchy skin, is to reach for allergy medications. Our lovable pet … Read more
In the past, Aleve was prescribed to dogs at a low dose to be given every other day, but due to its toxicity, now Aleve is only recommended to be given to dogs that cannot tolerate other NSAIDs. Aleve can cause kidney damage and gastrointestinal damage in dogs, and should only be given if prescribed … Read more
While some dogs may be able to tell the difference between male and female humans, other dogs may not be able to. It is believed that dogs perceive gender based on a variety of cues, such as appearance, scent, and behavior. Dogs can notice changes in body language, behavior, and environment. Additionally, they can use … Read more
It turns out, your pooch’s wicked sense of smell comes in handy here. Dogs can smell the smallest of physiological changes in humans. In fact, dogs can smell in parts per trillion. That means that if there’s an open wound (a cut, a scrape, or something worse), your dog can smell it before you even … Read more
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), melatonin is a safe supplement10 to give to your dog. Melatonin has little risk for harmful side effects11. The most common side effect is lethargy upon waking the next morning. When considering whether to give melatonin to your pet, it is important … Read more
The way they breathe and filter air through their system all plays into their ability to signal out specific smells. While different breeds have different abilities, all dogs are capable of sniffing out concentrates. Dogs have sensitive noses with incredibly strong scent receptors. They have the capacity to detect and distinguish even the slightest odors. … Read more
Depending on how much time siblings spent together before getting separated, it’s possible for them to remember each other’s scent. This is not the same as a conscious awareness of their shared lineage, but functionally it does mean that dogs could be able to remember their siblings. As pet owners, many of us have experienced … Read more