“Dawn dish soap can be a safe choice to bathe your dog in rare circumstances, but it is not recommended as a regular shampoo.” Your dog’s skin can be sensitive to allergies, have different coat conditions, and even different pH levels than human skin, so this strong soap can be very irritating to their skin. … Read more
The truth is, horse meat was once used as a primary ingredient in dog food and while it is permitted for use in pet foods in other countries, horse meat is no longer used in dog food in the United States. Horse meat is yet another reason why many pet parents despise Nestlé, the company … Read more
Limes are not safe for canine consumption. All parts of these green sour citrus fruits are toxic to dogs and can cause lime poisoning. The high amounts of citric acid and the essential oils in limes can irritate your dog’s digestive system. Vitamin C, an essential antioxidant that can shield both humans and animals from … Read more
Give your dog one 3 oz can per 3 – 3½ pounds of body weight daily, divided into two or more meals. Adjust this amount as needed to help maintain your dog’s ideal body condition. If mixing with dry food, remember that one 3 oz can replaces about ¼ cup of dry dog food. There … Read more
Togo eventually passes away in 1929 with Seppala continuing to train dogs. “Togo” is a 2019 adventure-drama film directed by Ericson Core and starring Willem Dafoe. The film tells the story of Leonhard Seppala and his titular sled dog, Togo, who were instrumental in the 1925 serum run to Nome to combat a diphtheria epidemic. … Read more
Is Cinnamon Toxic to Dogs? The good news is that cinnamon is not toxic to dogs, though cinnamon essential oil can be toxic for pups. Your dog will not suffer fatal toxic effects from consuming too much cinnamon, but that does not necessarily mean you should be sprinkling it on kibble. Man’s best friend is … Read more
Feeling sad, shocked, or lonely is a normal reaction to the loss of a beloved pet. Exhibiting these feelings doesn’t mean you are weak or your feelings are somehow misplaced. It just means that you’re mourning the loss of an animal you loved, so you shouldn’t feel ashamed. Losing a beloved pet is an experience … Read more
Salmon Poisoning Disease is a potentially fatal condition seen only in dogs after they eat certain types of raw or cold smoked fish like trout and salmon that are infected with a bacteria-like organism, Neorickettsia helminthoeca, which is transmitted by the parasitic flatworm (or “fluke”) Nanophyetes salmincola. Salmon Poisoning is often a fatal disease in … Read more
Signs of leptospirosis may include fever, shivering, muscle tenderness, reluctance to move, increased thirst, changes in the frequency or amount of urination, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes), or painful inflammation within the eyes. When your dog swims in a pond or drinks from a stream, … Read more
Yes, you CAN lose weight by walking your dog regularly. A study conducted by the Czech University of Life Sciences has shown that over a 15 year period individuals can achieve a weight loss of up to 8 kilograms by walking for half an hour a day (1). Numerous theories, books, and videos, as well … Read more