In a viral video on TikTok, a Shiba Inu perks up hearing his owner’s voice on the radio for the first time. Despite the owner not being there, it begs the question if dogs can recognize voices—or actually understand that it’s you when you ask to talk to your dog on the phone. Have you … Read more
Does your furry friend snap at the air for seemingly no reason? This behavior can be concerning and confusing for pet owners. Whether your dog air snaps at other dogs, during play, or randomly throughout the day, I’m here to help you understand why this happens and how to address it effectively. Air snapping is … Read more
If you’re talking about your standard ‘chip shop’ portion of salt and vinegar soaked chips, then the answer is no! A steaming plate of chips is definitely a treat for humans, so as you’d probably guess, they’re not beneficial to dogs. For this blog post, ‘chips’ refers to chipped potatoes/fries/any hot potato side that you’d … Read more
If you’re a dog owner like me, you’ve probably wondered whether you can share some of your human food with your furry friend. One common question that comes up is: can dogs eat scrambled eggs and rice? The short answer is yes, dogs can absolutely enjoy this simple and nutritious meal. But there’s more to … Read more
Have you ever caught your furry friend sniffing around your citrus trees and wondered if those pretty lemon flowers could make them sick? As a dedicated dog mom with two curious pups who think my garden is their personal buffet, I’ve spent countless hours researching which plants are safe and which could send us rushing … Read more
Pancreatitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a small fleshy organ between the stomach and the small intestine. The pancreas has many functions related to digestion and the regulation of blood sugar levels. Dogs with severe, sudden-onset pancreatitis are often very ill and show signs of vomiting, lethargy, loss … Read more
Tularemia (also known as Rabbit Fever) is a bacterial disease that is typically mild in healthy dogs but can be deadly for pets that are immune-compromised. Today our Mooresville vets share a few facts about tularemia and how your dog could contract this relatively rare disease. As a dog owner, I’ve had my fair share … Read more
While I was getting ready this morning, my dog managed to snag my silicone wedding ring and swallowed it before I could intervene. Im feeling pretty anxious about whether it might cause him any harm or if itll pass through his system naturally. Should I be taking immediate action, or is this something that usually … Read more
Pork products are a staple part of many households’ diets, from bacon and sausages to mince and chops; there are many tasty options. However, did you know that not all of these are safe for dogs to eat? As dogs are omnivores (animals that can eat both animal protein and plants) too, we often don’t … Read more
Letting your puppy outside is far more complicated than most new pet parents realize. Obviously, we all want to take our adorable new puppies out into the world to show them off and socialize them as soon as possible, but the outside world does present risks to your puppy. The biggest worry is that puppies … Read more