If you notice that your dog seems to cough frequently when in situations where your dog is excited, there can be a few reasons behind this behavior. While coughing in dogs may sound and seem serious, coughing from excitement is not always an issue that requires medical attention. Be sure to keep an eye on your …
Many pet owners get their dog neutered in an effort to reduce aggression. However, this doesn’t always work out the way they planned. It can be particularly problematic when a neutered dog is around an intact male. Do neutered dogs get along with unneutered dogs? Some neutered dogs get along well with unneutered dogs. However, aggression …
If your dog recently was neutered or spayed, and your dog has been peeing more often, this post will show you why and what to do about it. Do dogs pee more after being neutered or spayed? Yes, dogs can pee more after being neutered or spayed, depending on the situation. Female dogs are more …
The majority of pet owners feed their dogs kibble or wet food. However, more and more dog owners are shifting to a raw food diet. In addition to those feeding a raw food diet, some owners are learning about the benefits of providing occasional raw food as a supplement to their dog’s regular diet. Chicken …
If your dog is constipated, you want to help them find relief. You may have heard about pumpkin as a home remedy for canine constipation, and wonder if it will help your dog. You’ll also need to know how much pumpkin to give your dog to treat constipation. How much pumpkin should I give my …
Spaying your dog is one of the best decisions you can make for your pet’s long-term health. The aforementioned procedure yields different benefits that will improve your dog’s quality of life. A spayed dog is more likely to avoid certain infections and even mammary cancer. Once you’ve decided that you don’t want your dog having …
Spaying and neutering are procedures that can help keep your pets healthy as they age. The aforementioned procedures can lower their chances of developing certain conditions that negatively impact their quality of life. If you don’t intend to breed your pet dog, spaying or neutering them when they reach the appropriate age is a good …
Dogs have legs – four, to be exact – and they sure know how to use them. Have you noticed dogs often have longer legs in the back? Canine bodies form in a unique way that enables them to move fast, run, and jump. Let’s look at some common questions related to the length of …
A puppy is a baby dog. Like any baby animal, it requires special care and nurturing as its tiny body continues to grow and adjust to the world. Therefore, you must deal with not only vaccinating your puppy but what safety precautions you should take before vaccination. Let’s look at some common questions dog owners …
We, as adults, have all learned not to scratch our wounds. This is because, as children, we were taught that it would only cause our wound to become infected. Dogs cannot grasp what we are telling them, though – not well enough to understand that scratching their wounds can compound their severity. Let’s examine dogs, …