Protect Your Dog's Paws From the Dangers of Rock Salt
The first snowfall of the year can be a mixed bag of joy and pain for dog owners. On the one hand, a fluffy pile of snow could be heaps of fun for pets - jumping and diving in cool, cushiony fluff. On the other, snow generally implies ice and ice-melting chemicals, like rock salt.
What Happens If My Dog Eats Grapes?
Dogs can strike quickly when a chance for a free snack arises, and it can often lead to an upset stomach and even the need for medical intervention. Most owners are aware of the troubles brought about by the consumption of chocolate, but not as many know about grape and raisin toxicity.
Does Your Dog Continually Eat Grass?
Are you starting to think your dog is part cow? Is he or she continually chewing up grass? If so, you may worry that something is wrong or that this behavior is unhealthy. In this article, we'll take a look at this common issue and help you discover just why your pet is so, seemingly, obsessed with keeping the lawn well trimmed!
Understanding the Risks of Heat Stroke
The weather is starting to heat up dramatically and cases of heat exhaustion are on the rise. Prevention is key, but understanding the warning signs is also extremely important because it can happen even with an abundance of caution. If you suspect your dog has heatstroke slowly cool their body down and call your vet immediately.
Why Do Dogs Chew and Lick Their Paws?
Paw itching and chewing is more common than you think. Yet, the causes can truly vary from allergies, anxiety, or an underlying issue. It is important to monitor how regularly this occurs and then slowly work with your vet to diagnose the cause.
10 Great Dog Charities
Across the United States in animal shelters almost 5,500 dogs and cats are euthanized daily, so every dog charity that can reduce (hopefully to zero) those numbers is a welcome and wonderful change in the world. From that approach, it’s hard to determine the “best” ones when there are so many doing good.
Natural Recipes for Dog Paw Wax and Why it is Important
Especially during hot or cold weather times your dogs’ (and cats too) paws sometimes need a little tender loving care, just like your hands and feet do. You can buy small tins of different ones online or in a pet store, but if you like controlling the ingredients and quality for what you use on your furry friend, here are a couple of options we found on the internet.
Helping Senior Dogs & Monitoring Health
If you are already dealing with an aging dog, this information may provide some helpful tips. On the other hand, if your dog is still young, this information could help that younger pup remain in prime condition for many years to come.
10 Great Dog Fostering Groups Around the US
We did a bit of research and internet “travel” to locate 10 dog and pet fostering options for people looking either for help or to help in the fostering process. Here are the results we found.
How to Know When to Use Dog Shoes
A dog will not say something if there’s pain or discomfort while walking, so it will become important to educate oneself about the situations dogs might encounter and whether or not shoes are appropriate for them to be wearing.
How To Keep Your Dog Safe In The Heat
You likely know the feeling of being absolutely drenched in sweat on a sweltering day. While excessive sweating can be quite inconvenient, it does have a purpose. Sweating is one of your body’s protective mechanisms used to cool you down when you face the risk of overheating. Unfortunately, unlike you, your dog is unable to sweat. Instead, overheated dogs try to cool themselves by panting.
Fido Fitness: 5 Options to Keep Your Dog Fit and Healthy
You are likely aware of the central role that consistent exercise plays in helping you to feel, and perform at, your best. However, do you know that the numerous benefits of exercise also apply to your dog? Dogs thrive when they are provided with regular opportunities for activity. In fact, an overly sedentary lifestyle can contribute to physical and behavioral problems like undesired weight gain, poor health, hyperactivity, unruliness, and destructive chewing or digging. Keep your dog fit and healthy with the following five options.
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