A diabetic pet needs to eat before you administer insulin. For best results, inject insulin within one hour after feeding to prevent blood sugar spikes. Many pet owners like to administer insulin while their pet eats to take advantage of that distraction, but, if you do that, ensure your pet eats all her food. This … Read more
The top five dogs in each breed (based on breed points earned in AKC conformation showing through October 31 of the preceding year), as well as the Best of Breed winner from each breed’s national specialty show, receive printed invitations by mail and are eligible for early entry. Beginning on Saturday, nearly 3,500 dogs from … Read more
The relationship between two people can be a delicate balance, and it can be even more complicated when a dog is added to the mix. It is important to understand how arguing between two people in a household can affect a dog, and how best to prevent any negative impacts from such behavior. Arguing can … Read more
Its inevitable. At some point in her life, your dog will probably need to wear an Elizabethan collar, also known as the E-collar or the “dog cone of shame.” Dog cones are useful even though they have a funny appearance, especially when your dog is recovering from an injury. What you need to know about … Read more
Although most tracks currently simulcast racing from other tracks, only three tracks currently conduct actual live racing onsite, and only two tracks in West Virginia will remain in operation at the start of 2023. Greyhound racing in the US is nearing its end. There will only be two tracks left in the nation by the … Read more
They may cause heart disease. Although the FDA found no concrete evidence specifically associating sweet potatoes to canine heart disease, owners of specific dog breeds at high risk for DCM may choose not to feed them sweet potatoes as a precaution. A life-threatening heart condition has been discovered in hundreds of dogs from many different … Read more
The closer to the delivery date, more movement there will be. However, they won’t always be moving, and there will be periods of inactivity. Then between 6 and 24 hours before birth, the puppies will start to get into position in the womb, in preparation to move through the birth canal. Adrienne is a licensed … Read more
If either mom or dad has all dominant genes, the puppy will take up their traits and resemblance. If one of the parents has all recessive genes, the likelihood of the puppy resembling either parent is 50-50. It may be challenging to distinguish two puppies from the same litter in a lineup or to determine … Read more
Common conditions that can cause urine dilution are diabetes, Cushing’s disease and kidney disease in dogs. Some medications can cause excessive urine dilution and therefore urinary incontinence. The most common medication that results in urinary incontinence is prednisone. Urinary incontinence is a challenging condition for pet owners to manage. Figure out the cause of your … Read more
As the only national pet store chain in the United States that still sells puppies, Petland is also the largest retailer of puppy mill dogs. While Petland claims their puppies come only from reputable breeders and are in good health, our investigations have proven otherwise. Urge Petland to stop selling puppies! With the growth of … Read more