Got a sick dog? Or maybe you just have a question about your dog's general health and wellbeing... You've got 3 good options in order to get peace of mind quickly... … [Read more...]
Dog Diarrhea Causes: Top Reasons A Dog Has Diarrhea
When I was a boy, I came home from school to see a plate full of crumbs on a table and my dog, Daisy, sitting nearby, staring up at me as if to ask if I had any more. The plate, before Daisy ate its contents, was full of 24 gingerbread men my mother had made the night before. By deducing the look on her face and the crumbs around her face, diagnosing the reason for her diarrhea was pretty easy. It's not always so easy to find out what's causing diarrhea in dogs. If your dog is … [Read more...]
Training Your Dog To Pee & Poop On Command
Training your dog to pee or poop on command could be the difference between standing in the rain forever or getting in out of the rain quickly. It will take a little bit of time for your dog to associate the behavior that you're after, but the end result will be worth it! Why Going On Command Is Good … [Read more...]
How To House Train A Dog To Prevent Potty ‘Accidents’ Inside Your Home
If your dog is peeing or pooping inside your house, your first priority is to see if there is a pattern to the behavior. Keep a notepad handy and take notes of what you were doing and where you were going when your dog went potty inside. More importantly, what was your dog doing and how was your dog behaving moments before going potty in the house? The best way to house train a dog is to establish a pattern to your dog's behavior. You need to determine what, specifically, is the … [Read more...]
Best Home Remedy Dog Diarrhea Treatment: Bland Diet + Antidiarrheal Medicines
If your dog has ever had diarrhea, then you know it is not fun to deal with! Fortunately, there are a few dog diarrhea treatments you can try at home first. Then, if the diarrhea doesn't clear up within 24 to 48 hours, you should phone or visit your vet for further instructions. For a 1 or 2 day home treatment for dog diarrhea, try this... … [Read more...]
Dog Potty Training Tips – How To Potty Train Your New Puppy
When you bring home a new puppy you will want to start housebreaking him right away. It can take up to 6 months for your puppy to become fully housebroken, so the earlier you start the better. In fact, there are some dog breeds that may take up to 1 year to be fully trained not to pee or poop inside the house. … [Read more...]
Dog Incontinence Issues & Tips For Dealing With An Older Incontinent Dog
As dogs age, they face the same physical problems that most elderly people find themselves dealing with, including incontinence. Our 18-½ year old dog, Rascal, is no exception. During the day, it seems he's looking to be let out every 15 minutes -- only to dribble a few drops of urine at a time. And when it's cold outside, he immediately wants back into the house where it's warm and comfortable. Then, a very short time afterwards, it's the same thing all over again. If you're like … [Read more...]
5 Key Points For Housebreaking An Older Dog
A housebroken dog is a dog that can remain in the house for up to 8 hours without having an accident. If your dog goes to the bathroom in your home more than once every few months, then you need to re-focus on housebreaking that dog. If you have an older dog that is still having accidents, there are steps you can take to stop these bad habits and housebreak your dog. Here are 5 important points to consider when housebreaking an older dog... … [Read more...]
TPLO Recovery: What You And Your Dog Can Expect
At 2 days post-op after TPLO surgery for a torn ACL, we took Tenor home from the pet hospital. Dr. Beckman said that he was healing faster than most dogs, and he was also putting more weight on his leg sooner than most. I think Tenor paid the price for that extra weight on his leg in those first days post-op, because his leg and ankle swelled up like an over-stuffed balloon just moments after we got him home. … [Read more...]
I Found The Best Dog Poop Bags & Dog Poop Bag Holder… Finally!
If you walk your dog on a leash, then you have to pick up dog poop. Such is why you need to find some dog waste bags and a dog poop bag holder or dispenser that you like. The bags... I'm not so particular about. There are the biodegradable dog poop bags -- which we use because I always find the best deal on them. And, truth is, most every poop bag manufacturer is making their bags biodegradable these days. If you look hard enough, you'll also find the super-tough ones that are extra thick and … [Read more...]
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