Spraying an aggressive dog will irritate the nose, eyes and skin, temporarily incapacitating it, without causing long-term damage if used correctly. Make sure to use pepper spray specially formulated for dogs. These have lower concentrations of pepper than sprays made for deterring human or bear attacks. While it is not very frequent, there are times … Read more
Yes! High quality Deer Antlers are completely safe for your dogs to chew, this is because they are very unlikely to split and leave sharp edges. Deer antlers stay supple, don’t dry out, splinter or become brittle. It’s that time of the year; muzzleloading season. Since I began saving the antlers for our furry children, … Read more
Dimenhydrinate (brand names: Dramamine®, Gravol®, Travtabs®, Driminate®, Triptone®) is an antihistamine used to prevent motion sickness and to treat nausea, especially in dogs with vestibular disease. It has also been used for its sedative properties and to reduce itchiness associated with allergies. Motion sickness in dogs can be a tricky issue to navigate. While some … Read more
Dogs on a commercial complete diet containing too much protein can suffer from anxiety, aggression, restlessness, light sleep and depression. Too much protein in the diet can also exacerbate existing mental health/nervous system issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder. One of the most common misconceptions about dogs is that they should consume a diet high … Read more
Yes, dogs can eat bananas. In moderation, bananas are a great low-calorie treat for dogs. They’re high in potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper. They are low in cholesterol and sodium, but because of their high sugar content, bananas should be given as a treat, not part of your dog’s main diet. NOTE: Prior to … Read more
Rabies virus is transmitted through direct contact (such as through broken skin or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, or mouth) with saliva or brain/nervous system tissue from an infected animal. The terrifying disease rabies can quickly kill people and cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms. Dogs are among the common mammals that can carry … Read more
I didn’t wash my hands after my friend’s dog licked them before I ate last night. The problem is that I also have a bleeding gum. Please advise as I am a little worried if I have a chance of getting rabies or any other infections or diseases. ADVERTISEMENT Answered by. Therefore, while it is … Read more
Some infections can progress very quickly, result in sepsis, and lead to death within 24 to 72 hours after symptoms start. If you have been bitten by a dog or cat, wash the bite area right away with soap and water, and call your doctor, even if you don’t feel sick. In a dog attack, … Read more
It’s best to avoid all human cough medicine because some products include xylitol, the artificial sweetener that can threaten your dog’s life. “Any medication that’s got xylitol in it—it’s very dangerous to dogs, and that’s commonly in cough drops,” Stone says. We treat our dogs as members of the family, so it’s instinctive to reach … Read more
Bottled water is generally perfectly safe for dogs. Bottled water companies often go through great lengths to ensure their products are safe for human consumption, so they are sanitized and filtered to remove any harmful microbes that could potentially make humans and pets sick. From Rover’s perspective, any type of water will do to quench … Read more