Take several short trips with your dog to get them accustomed to riding in the car before you take off on a long trip. Gradually increase the length of these shorter trips to work up to long-distance travel with dogs. Feed your pet a light meal three to four hours before you leave. If you’re … Read more
As the authors of Canine Journal, we believe it is our obligation to inform you of what is transpiring with your dog. So, here’s the low-down on dog poop of every color. The majority of slight variations in dog stool color are caused by dietary changes and shouldn’t raise any red flags. However, poop color … Read more
No, dogs can’t smell DNA links. Research conducted in 2019 discovered this, which means dogs can’t smell if two people are related in laboratory conditions. And if they can’t sniff out DNA links, then there’s no way they can smell human relatives. It’s a question many pet owners have asked themselves: can my dog tell … Read more
A dog can pick up on whether a person is good or bad through a number of means including their tone and their body language. These are not things that we would necessarily notice, but dogs are extremely sensitive to this sort of thing. Dog owners appear to quickly become aware of their canine friend’s … Read more
Since a dog’s stomach is highly acidic, an empty stomach can cause nausea in many dogs. These “hunger pukes” are most common in raw fed dogs, since raw food is digested in approximately 4 hours as opposed to kibble fed dogs. A sick puppy is one of the worst things that can happen to a … Read more
It is not only perfectly fine to bathe a dog in heat, it can be very beneficial to them. When a dog is in heat, it is likely they will bleed a little from their vulva. Bathing the dog can help remove any blood stains, something particularly important for dogs with a white coat. Bathing … Read more
Untreated accidents lead to urine stains, discoloration, and odors that are extremely difficult to remove. Urine can permanently damage your hardwood floors’ polyurethane coating and lead to expensive repairs for homeowners and loss of pet deposits for renters. The majority of pet owners know that pet stains are near impossible to remove from carpets, but … Read more
Eating small amounts of dirt on occasion will likely not harm your dog but should still be discouraged. If your dog eats a lot of dirt or suddenly eats dirt for the first time, this could be a sign of a medical condition and you should call your vet as soon as possible. Few things … Read more
Like children, dogs and other pets also enjoy playing and running through the grass. But after fertilizing, it’s also best practice to limit their use of the lawn for 24-72 hours. For pets, fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides can be extremely harmful or even fatal. It is best to avoid using chemicals that could harm your … Read more
One thing that many dog owners are interested in is whether their dog can use cat litter, and the simple answer to this is yes, it is perfectly safe for them to use litter and some dogs can be trained to do so quite easily! Taking your dog outside several times a day to use … Read more