Going Out in the Yard In mild weather, even newborn puppies can be taken out to your own garden or backyard, as long as they’re supervised and confined to a small, safe area. A week after their initial vaccinations, puppies can start going outside. This is usually when they are 7-8 weeks old. Puppies should … Read more
When can Neosporin be used on dogs? If your pooch got into a scrape, chances are good that you can use a small amount of Neosporin to help prevent infection in the wound. Superficial injuries, such as scrapes, abrasions, and small cuts, may benefit from this trifecta of a topical antibiotic. Minor cuts and scrapes … Read more
The shortened noses make them more sensitive to heat and the short coats make them sensitive to cold weather. i call my dogs ‘fair weather dogs’ because they do best when it’s nice out but not too hot, and not too cool. If you own a Pitbull who enjoys playing in the yard, you probably … Read more
No, onions are a toxic food for dogs. In fact, all produce belonging to the Allium family (including scallions, chives, leeks, and shallots) as well as all parts of the onion (such as the stems and leaves) can harm your dog if consumed. Avoid feeding your dog raw onions, cooked onions, or onion rings. Dogs … Read more
Omeprazole for dogs is a safe medication when given at the correct dose prescribed by your veterinarian. The most common side effects of omeprazole include diarrhea and/or constipation and rarely skin dermatitis. Omeprazole is a common antacid medication used in human medicine and is considered one of the “essential medicines” by the World Health Organization[1]. … Read more
Can dogs smell guns and firearms? Police dogs are able to smell firearms and guns if they have been trained to do so. However, a typical dog would not be able to smell a gun if they passed someone in the street who had one. Valley, a 10-month-old Labrador retriever, may not look the part, … Read more
Sleep in the same room for the first few nights. For the first few nights, your puppy will need time to adjust to being without their mum. Wherever you decide to settle them in your house, it’s a good idea to spend the first few nights in the same room with them so they don’t … Read more
It turns out that both cats and dogs are able to detect menstruation by odor and hormonal levels. Of course, they don’t actually have any scientific concept of what’s happening in your uterus, but they do know that something is going on. It turns out that the hormonal changes and odor of menstruation can be … Read more
Vegetable soup for dogs is very healthy for our four-legged friends. It is filling without packing in a bunch of extra calories and is packed with healthy vitamins, minerals, and digestive enzymes. And, dogs love it! Yes. Bone broths contain glycine, an amino acid that aids your dog’s kidneys and liver in detoxification, as well … Read more
Your vet will never suggest that you put your dog on a long-term diet of chicken and rice, as it does not contain all of the nutrients dogs need to survive. So, while it can do them good for a few days, if they spend a few months on this diet they will become deficient … Read more