Alcohol is an increasingly popular recreational pastime for many people, but it is necessary to recognize that alcohol can be dangerous and even lethal for dogs. Dogs can quickly develop alcohol poisoning and suffer from numerous health problems associated with drinking alcohol. In this blog post, we will discuss the effects of alcohol on dogs, … Read more
Puppies typically learn to sleep through the night by the time they’re about sixteen weeks of age. However, puppy owners can expedite the process by employing some tried-and-true dog training techniques, such as crate training crate training Crate training is the process of teaching a pet to accept a dog crate or cage as a … Read more
To get to the heart of your question, male dogs have excellent senses of smell and can sense an intact female in heat up to 3 miles away. Dogs have geographic territories, and they can generally detect any intact females within those boundaries. Dogs are known for their excellent senses of smell, and it is … Read more
Neutered males can still mate and tie, some never lose the urge. Obviously there’s the risk of injury if they’re left unsupervised, you need to keep an eye on them and don’t let them out of your sight together until your girl isn’t quite so desirable. One of the most frequently discussed subjects among dog … Read more
Can Neutered Dogs Still Get Stuck? It’s rare, but not impossible for a neutered dog to get stuck when pairing up with a female. “It’s more likely if your dog is recently neutered. That’s because he may still have higher testosterone levels than he will later on,” says Greer. Given that the primary goal of … Read more
Benadryl is commonly used to treat itchiness in dogs caused by skin allergies, and it also reduces many of the other symptoms of allergies, including: AKC is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc.org. Raised in Northern Virginia, Dr. … Read more
Medication is an often-underutilized tool that can greatly help with managing aggression in dogs, according to veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall. You may be considering giving your dog medication if she is fearful or aggressive. However, you might also be doubting whether it actually works, whether she will need to take it forever, and whether … Read more
Chronic bad breath may indicate a bigger health problem. Most often, it’s caused by dental or gum disease, and small dogs are especially prone to plaque and tartar. However, ongoing bad breath can indicate medical problems in a pet’s mouth, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract or organs. Bad breath is quite common in our canine companions, … Read more
Can arthritis be cured? Unfortunately not. Once cartilage in your dog’s joint(s) has been damaged it rarely repairs itself completely. But many pets can successfully be made pain free by appropriate long-term use of medication and sensible management to control further deterioration. Arthritis is a common and often debilitating condition affecting many dogs, causing pain, … Read more
No, dogs cannot drink beer or other alcoholic beverages. Beer can cause alcohol poisoning even in small amounts, especially for small dog breeds. In severe cases, alcohol toxicity can lead to organ failure and death. You’d think that dogs would enjoy beer because one of history’s most famous paintings features dogs playing poker. In fact, … Read more