Researchers know that dogs respond to human crying and will approach people – whether their owner or a total stranger – who show signs of distress. It’s crucial to have your cat checked out by your veterinarian as soon as possible if she has stopped using the litter box or is having trouble urinating in … Read more
Pain. Many times, dogs who are in pain will howl. This type of howling is usually audibly distinct from the howling related to other causes on this list, and your dog will likely sound like they are in obvious distress. No matter where you live, you’ve probably experienced the sensation of hearing dogs howling in … Read more
So while licking will slightly help decrease these two types of bacteria, there are many other bacteria that can start to overgrow in the wound. Unfortunately, this means that dog saliva ultimately does not help clean or heal the wounds, so it’s best to prevent dogs from licking their wounds. If your dog has ever … Read more
A dog on heat can give off a distinct pungent and fishy smell, thanks to her estrus discharge. If you are like most people, the smell will drive you insane. Your male dog will go crazy for it but you, on the other side, will find it unpleasant. A dog in heat is a magnet … Read more
Pets provide companionship: by being affectionate, loyal, and consistent, pets reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. Pets fulfil the human touch need: touch is a basic human need which pets can fulfil. Patting a pet has also been proven to lower your heart rate. Loneliness in seniors is on the rise. Nearly half of our … Read more
Primary vaccination is essential in order to prevent the once common deadly puppy diseases. However, recent research indicates that not all vaccines require yearly boosters. There is no evidence that annual booster vaccination is anything but beneficial to the majority of dogs. You understand that it’s your responsibility as a responsible dog owner to give … Read more
Most pets will stay at the hospital the night after they are spayed or neutered for observation. However, some pets may be allowed to go home that evening. Remember, your pet had a major surgery with anesthetic and they may be drowsy or may try to hide. This is when the crate can be very … Read more
A study published in 2019 looked into this very question and found evidence that dogs do indeed have an awareness of their own body. Essentially, the scientists asked if dogs understand their body as an object of a particular size. We love to treat our dogs like humans. We dress them up. Treat them as … Read more
The pet products industry has none and neither does the U.S. Coast Guard (nor would we want them regulating life jackets for dogs). Life jackets for dogs are increasingly popular. while not essential safety gear, they function well as “dog overboard retrieval devices.” It may seem strange to consider, but have you ever considered getting … Read more
In large dogs, the scrotum may also be removed to prevent a postoperative scrotal hematoma, which can happen when the pet is too active after surgery and the empty scrotum fills with blood. Generally, the scrotum is left in the pet. In the final step, a neuter surgery again differs in dogs versus cats. If … Read more