Sometimes dogs can get an upset stomach, eat the wrong thing, come down with something, or for some other reason end up vomiting. This can be a scary experience for a dog owner because it's usually not clear what exactly is causing your dog to vomit. Some things that can cause your dog to vomit are: eating non-food items food allergies parasites infectious diseases (like Parvo) cancer liver or kidney disease pancreatitis ...to name just a few. One thing you need to … [Read more...]
Have you ever heard that a crazy owner means a crazy dog? Actually, it isn't true. A dog's environment and experiences affect his behavior more. That is just 1 of 10 life-threatening dog behavior myths that many dog owners believe to be true. … [Read more...]
If your dog ever hurt himself, had a bad case of diarrhea, or got bit or stung by an insect before, then you have probably resorted to using human medications to treat your dog before. In the event that you decide to run to the medicine cabinet to treat your dog, just know there is safe medicine for dogs, and many others that are not safe for dogs (such as NSAIDs). Even if you see an item listed as safe on the charts above, you should contact your vet before giving any of them to your dog the … [Read more...]
The difference between a dog trick and a dog command is this: A dog trick is just for fun -- a way to teach your dog to be silly, cute, or helpful. There is no real benefit other than to challenge your dog to learn new things and/or to amuse yourself and your friends. A dog command is a way to get your dog's attention immediately -- for the purpose of protecting your dog's safety or well-being. There are only a handful of dog commands that you'll ever teach your dog, including: sit, … [Read more...]
Keeping an eye on your dog for illness can be stressful. Knowing what symptoms to watch for can get a little tricky. There are 21 dog symptoms that you should never ignore, because they can indicate a life-threatening problem. They include: … [Read more...]
Just like humans, our dogs can unexpectedly become injured or sick -- causing them to stop breathing or go into complete cardiac arrest. Dog CPR could mean the difference between life and death for your dog.I have been certified in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for many years. The same general principles used to rescue a person will work effectively on your dog as well. While researching this topic, I was very surprised to find writers for a number of legitimate websites have apparently … [Read more...]
All states in the U.S. have laws in place requiring dogs to be immunized to prevent the spread of Rabies. As of March 2009 Alabama is the one last remaining state requiring an annual Rabies shot. However, there is a proposed rewrite of their law in process now to remove the 1-year requirement there as well. All other states require the 3-year Rabies vaccination instead. The convenience of taking your dog to the vet for a Rabies shot only once every 3 years offers a nice savings, as … [Read more...]
Believe it or not, your dog is just as susceptible to allergies as you are. Just like humans, sometimes a dog's immune system mistakes a perfectly ordinary, innocent food item or part of nature (such as mold, dust, dirt, pollen) and decides that the item is a threat to the dog. As such, the dog's immune system attacks the offending item. People are no strangers to having their immune systems thinking the local flora and fauna is actually an attack on the body, and your dog's immune system … [Read more...]
It's funny how we don't often think of dogs as having allergies, but just like us they can suffer from allergic reactions to different things. Dogs can have allergies just like a person can. In fact, many dogs have many of the exact same allergies as people do. Symptoms Of Dog Allergies Dog allergies come with some really nasty dog allergy symptoms including (but not limited to): Itchy skin Hot spots (where the dog has scratched himself raw) Watery, itchy red … [Read more...]
The fact is, dog treats can be expensive. Plus, the ingredients in them aren't always best for your dog. As with human food, commercial dog treats can have preservatives, food coloring and other things that you may not want your dog to eat. That being the case, making your own homemade dog treats can be one of the best ways to not only be sure of what you are feeding your dog, but it can actually save you money too. Here's a collection of some of the best homemade dog treat … [Read more...]
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