A common question is, “Can a dog get pregnant when not in heat?” The answer is no, a dog cannot get pregnant when she is not in heat, however, many pet parents pet parents Pet Parents® exists to help furbabies live longer, healthier, & happier lives by creating products, services, and an information platform to … Read more
Service animals and pets are allowed in all US Lowe’s stores. In Canada, only service animals are permitted. According to their official handbook, being pet-friendly allows Lowe’s to reinforce their commitment to customer experience. As dog owners, we frequently believe that we must tether our dogs outside and cannot bring them into stores. This isn’t … Read more
As the name implies, kennel cough can be transmitted between dogs at boarding facilities, but your tail-wagger can also pick it up anywhere dogs spend time together, including doggy daycare, the groomer, dog shows, or even the dog park. Dogs start to show symptoms of canine cough a week to 10 days after exposure. Shih … Read more
Dog Eating Dirt Risks Eating dirt can pose a number of problems for your pooch. Taking in large quantities could cause life-threatening gastrointestinal impaction or blockage, which could require emergency surgery, according to Keefe. In addition, dirt may contain dangerous materials that could harm your dog. If your dog has ever started eating dirt while … Read more
Farting tends to happen more during sleep because muscles are relaxed at this time. Some natural scents can be difficult for the human nose to detect. For instance, when your dog rubs his paws on the ground before sleeping, he releases a hormone that you cannot smell but that can be detected by other dogs. … Read more
Giardia can also be spread easily between pets living in the same household. If you have one dog who becomes infected, chances are good your other dogs will quickly pick up this parasite as well. It can be spread through licking, playing, sharing food bowls, sharing water, and even just walking in the same areas. … Read more
Even if they do recognize each other, brothers and siblings will still breed. That’s because canines don’t have a concept of familial relationships in the same way humans do. It is not advised to breed dogs from the same parents but different litters, especially if you are new to breeding and have little understanding of … Read more
Can my dog recover from Lyme disease? If you are able to detect the disease early, symptoms should disappear within the first 3 days of your pup’s treatment. However, while treatment is usually very effective at eliminating signs of Lyme disease, dogs with Lyme disease can remain positive for the rest of their lives. One … Read more
1) Overfeeding – Many owners are unaware that overfeeding can cause loose stools. This is due to an ‘overload’ of the digestive system, meaning it is unable to absorb what it needs and instead expelling it. This is more common in young puppies with sensitive stomachs but can happen at any age. Overeating increases the … Read more
In general, we recommend staying away from all purpose flour for your dog. It’s not going to hurt them in small amounts, but it just doesn’t have the nutritional value that you can get from other kinds of flour. Making your own dog treats or food allows you to save money and has better flavor, … Read more