According to the state Department of Agriculture and Markets, “breeders who sell less than 25 dogs and/or cats annually born and raised on their premise are exempt from mandatory licensing.” If you plan to sell only a limited number of puppies per year, you are exempt from New York’s mandatory licensing requirement. For anyone fascinated … Read more
Can it be cruel to have a dog wear a muzzle? Yes, it can be cruel if the wrong muzzle is used—if it does not allow the dog to pant, for example. It can be cruel if it does not fit properly, if the dog isn’t acclimated to wearing it, or if a muzzle is … Read more
All dogs in public places in New York City must be leashed. The leash can’t be longer than 6 feet. You can report an unleashed dog in a park, an apartment building, and other public places. I get it, your dog is incredible and well-behaved. However, that doesn’t mean I want them to approach my … Read more
Feel Your Dog’s Spine Again, you should be able to feel the bones, but they shouldn’t be protruding. If you can’t feel the bones, or they seem to be buried under fat, you have an overweight dog. If the spine is very pronounced with little or no flesh on top of the individual vertebrae, you … Read more
Though more common in dogs than cats, snoring in pets can be normal. However, some cases of snoring can indicate a more serious medical condition. There’s nothing cuter than a sleeping dog. But what if your adorable dog is snoring loudly? It not only detracts from the cuteness but can also raise concerns if you … Read more
Dogs cannot be tethered outside without supervision. The owner or responsible person must be outdoors with, & in visible range of, the tethered dog. That means the dog owner or responsible person can’t leave the property while the dog is tethered outside & dogs can never be tethered on abandoned property. A comprehensive new law … Read more
If your pup vomits up a long, white or light brown worm, be highly suspicious that she has round worms. As gross as it is, put the worm in a bag (without touching it) and bring it, and your pup, to your veterinarian’s office. In addition to the clinical signs above, roundworms ingest the nutrients … Read more
Unfortunately, many dogs begin to lose weight as they age. In some cases, this is normal and no cause for serious concern — particularly if the weight loss occurs over a long period of time. But in other cases, such as when the weight loss occurs rapidly, you’ll want to seek prompt veterinary care. You … Read more
Puppy has weak back or hind legs. Puppies are usually somewhat uncoordinated when you first bring them home, but it is a cause for concern if your puppy’s back legs are suddenly weak and shaking. A normal puppy has back legs that, while uncoordinated, do not shake or struggle to support their body. What could … Read more
Why is my dog shaking after vaccination? If shaking is the only symptom present, it could be due to a mild vaccine reaction. Mild fever and discomfort from the vaccination could result in shaking and will be self-limiting in most cases. Dog shaking after vaccinations may be due to the pain, anxiety, or fever brought … Read more