Pets, especially dogs and cats, can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health. Caring for an animal can help children grow up more secure and active. Pets also provide valuable companionship for older adults. Dogs have long been known to assist humans in achieving important … Read more
The komondor’s size is impressive—they typically weigh between 80–100 pounds and stand 25–27 inches tall. Although their faces can look like a mess of cords, these dogs have large heads, almond-shaped eyes, and triangular ears that hang down on either side of their face. Komondor dogs are a large and unusual breed of dog that … Read more
The symptoms of depression will vary depending on the individual dog and the severity of the problem. There are some key things to look out for, however, including changes in body language during their interactions with people and other pets, decreased appetite, and lethargic behavior. Despite the fact that our dogs lack this option, they … Read more
The American Pitbull is a large terrier dog breed that frequently receives a bad rap, but if you take the time to learn about and understand this breed, you’ll quickly realize that this reputation is undeserved. Instead, you’ll meet a canine companion who will quickly replace you as your most reliable, obedient, and intelligent friend. … Read more
Options for routine disposal of animal carcasses include: Burial/landfill. Composting. Cremation/incineration. Numerous veterinary hospitals collaborate with organizations that can arrange for cremation (and, in some cases, burial) of individuals. Some pet owners will choose communal cremation, also known as mass or group cremation. Most of the time, the cremation/burial business can pick up your dog’s … Read more
Dewclaws, those thumb-like “toes” on the sides of your dog’s front legs, do serve a purpose for the majority of dogs, even though some breeders do remove them from puppies. When a reader inquired about them, I responded as follows. I’m talking to a breeder about a puppy, and she says the dewclaws will be … Read more
Tularemia is transmitted to humans by the dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), the wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni), and the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). Tularemia occurs throughout the U.S. The threat of tick-borne disease to human and canine health is growing. Ticks are parasites that attach to both people and animals, feed on blood, and carry … Read more
Lethargic and Drooling or Vomiting If your dog is lethargic and drooling, it could mean they are nauseous or have ingested a toxin. It is important to check their environment to see if there is anything they could have gotten into. Drooling can progress to vomiting, which can have many causes. When a dog is … Read more
You should never give your dog human vitamins, or even over-the-counter dog vitamins or supplements. As pet owners, it’s important to ensure our furry friends are getting the best care and nutrition to maintain their optimal health. While most pet owners know to feed their pet a healthy diet and take them in for regular … Read more
Here’s a list of ingredients you should look out for when purchasing dog treats for your dog! Meat and grain meals and by-products. Rendered fat. Artificial preservatives: BHA, BHT, Ethoxyquin. Food dyes (Blue 2, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and 4-MIE) Corn or Wheat gluten. Sodium nitrates and nitrites. Xylitol. Corn syrup. Our goal … Read more