Will Kissing Your Dog Make You Sick?
Most of us have probably kissed our dogs, either superficially, or with a real wet one, but is that really a good idea? Since it is possible to get deathly ill from kissing your dog, it is probably a good idea to avoid the kissing as much as possible.
Is There A Reason Why My Dog Whines All The Time?If you have ever owned a dog, you have no doubt heard him whine from time to time. When a dog whines he is communicating, but most of the time dogs will communicate through their body language and the energy that they put into it. When a dog whines, it indicates that there is a higher, and a more immediate need that needs resolution.
Common Signs of Dog Seizures: What to Look Out ForHave you recently gotten a dog? Now that you are a pet owner, it is important for you to pay attention to any signs that your dog may be having a seizure. Seizures could be a sign of a serious medical condition, which is why it is best for you to be able to identify them if they happen and then seek treatment for your pet from a veterinarian.
Why Does My Dog Chase Its Tail?Just about everyone has witnessed a dog chasing his tail. It is always good for a chuckle, and this could be exactly why your dog is doing it. Often chasing his tail is just a humorous little game, but sometimes it could be a sign of something more serious. It is important to understand the underlying reason why your dog may be chasing his tail.
Why Do Dogs Like To Hoard Things?Dogs are funny because they like to do things that remind us of ourselves. Just look into their eyes and you see a mischievous streak, just waiting for you to take the bait. One thing that many dogs love to do is to take every thing they can and hide them. This is very cute until they get hold of your car keys or your slippers.
How Wet Should My Dog’s Nose Be?We think that our dog’s nose should be wet or dry, depending mostly on what we hear from other people. Should a dog’s nose be warm, cool, wet, dry or none of these?
Can We Housetrain An 8 Year Old Dog?This is a question I was asked recently and of course I said, absolutely. This dog had literally been peeing and pooping in the house all its life. The elderly lady that owned it simply never took the time to housetrain her dog.
Dogs: How To Deal With Their FearsIt is possible for dogs to be afraid of the oddest things: noises, people, smells. But any part of a dog’s behaviour can be changed with time and patience, and there are techniques that will help you calm your dogs at the time they face their fear. The goal is for your dogs to eventually be around what scares them, while demonstrating little or no fear because they feel increasingly safe.
Why Fido Hurts: Primary Causes of Canine Pain and What You Can Do to HelpThe vast majority of canine pain finds its origin in joint dysfunction, of which there are two principal types: degenerative, and developmental. Occasionally, joint problems are the result of trauma.
How to Train Your Dog – Housebreaking Your PuppyMany people wonder how to train a dog, and the first thing they should know is the fact that training starts from a little age, with housebreaking being the first lesson. Often, the course of housebreaking is a cause of anxiety, though it does not need to be traumatic for you and the puppy. What makes the process easy is the role played by Mother Nature from the very beginning of the process.
Heartgard Plus for Dogs – Why It’s Important for Your PetPets are vulnerable to heartworm infection, if not protected in their growing ages. Among the various preventives, Heartgard Plus is the best that effectively safeguards dogs from this dreadful disease.
Adopt A Shelter Pet – What Steps Do You Need To Take?If you and your family are looking to adopt a new pet for your home, you’re likely going to start at your local pet shelter. Some people can be a bit surprised when they get to the shelter and find out that pet adoption has more steps than just choosing the pet that’s right for you and taking it home. Before you head to the shelter, be sure you know what you need to do and have before you adopt!