Intensive confinement or long-term restraint can severely damage their physical and psychological well-being. An otherwise friendly and docile dog, when kept continuously chained or intensively confined in any way, becomes neurotic, unhappy, anxious and often aggressive. The debate over the effects of chaining a dog has been ongoing for decades. While some people believe strongly … Read more
There is no high quality evidence that Adaptil works for separation anxiety in dogs. The one good study13 found that a DAP diffuser did not improve behaviours such as barking, scratching, whining, howling, trembling, nor heart rate, eye or ear temperature of dogs. Dogs can experience anxiety, which is surprisingly common. Although dealing with anxiety … Read more
Courage’s dialogue decreased after the first season. This is because the creators at Cartoon Network thought Courage “talked too much” and wanted his dialogue cut short. Lionel Wilson (Eustace) quit halfway through the series and was replaced by Arthur Anderson. Possibly the most distinctive cartoon on Cartoon Network is Courage the Cowardly Dog. There hasn’t … Read more
Apple cider vinegar helps by acting as a cleanser and an anti-fungal and antibacterial agent. Dabbing this into your dog’s ears sparingly can help to clean out the inside of their ears and treat the infection. Cleaning your dog’s ears is a crucial component of dog maintenance. It is crucial to regularly inspect your dog’s … Read more
Due to the strain and discomfort a collar can cause, many dogs start to walk in a more relaxed manner just by switching to a harness. Some dog owners allow their pets to wear harnesses all the time, while others are opposed to the practice. Whatever your position on the harness controversy, let’s first examine … Read more
I’ve loved dogs all of my life. I learned a few things about keeping them comfortable in the heat from growing up with them in Germany and the US. Fans are not bad for dogs. Fans can help with temperature control, humidity management, pest control, and heat stroke prevention. However, because dogs do not sweat, … Read more
Since many of my clients have enquired about the seasons’ (also known as “heat”) cycles to prevent their female’s (also known as “bitch”) unintentional pregnancy, I thought a brief article would be helpful. What is the normal course of pregnancy? The average pregnancy lasts 63–65 days (but can be as long as 67 days). After … Read more
One of the most noticeable things senior dogs exhibit is increased barking. Stress in aging dogs tends to cause more vocalization such as whining, howling howling uivar (first-person singular present indicative uivo, past participle uivado) (intransitive) to howl, to utter a loud and mournful sound as dogs and wolves often do. https://en.wiktionary.org › wiki › … Read more
According to Animal Behaviorists, ‘dogs don’t understand human kisses the same way that humans do. ‘ When kissing a young puppy, you may not notice any signs of recognition at all because they have yet to associate kisses with affection. Kissing a dog is a special moment of connection between a pet and their human. … Read more
In almost all states, a healthy animal that has bitten a human or another domestic animal must undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine period. Some states require that this quarantine be carried out in an approved animal control facility, while others may allow the quarantine to be carried out at the owner’s home. In today’s world, … Read more