All about our smaller brothers
After mothers clean off their pups and bite of the umbilical cord, they will eat the placenta. It’s a way for them to recover some of those nutrients they lost and regain their strength. In care cases, mothers will accidentally eat stillborn puppies. Should you let your dog eat her placenta? Once the puppy is …
Coughing when at rest or sleeping, excessive panting, persistent loss of appetite, a swollen belly, and pale or bluish gums are also signs associated with heart failure. The dog will develop generalized weight loss and muscle wasting due to the effects of CHF on other body systems. What are the symptoms of a dog with …
Pet waste can introduce pathogens and nutrients to surface water (which can enter a compromised well from the cap or casing) and groundwater. Regularly pick up and dispose of pet waste and do not kennel a dog or any other pet over or near the well. Fuel contains harmful chemicals which can pollute groundwater. Does …
Dogs do enjoy sunshine and gravitate to that sunny spot. Sunshine is beneficial It is good to encourage some time in the sun to let that vitamin D get absorbed into the body. Increased amounts of calcium, created by the vitamin D, will help keep bones healthy and prevent osteoporosis. How much sunlight does a …
It says online the device is used to prevent dogs from barking but can also keep teens from loitering. Adults can’t hear the high frequency tone it produces. Can humans hear ultrasonic dog Repeller? Ultrasonic sounds are far outside dog’s sensitive hearing range. In people, studies have concluded that repulsive sounds in the sensitive hearing …
Clipper blades dull for a variety of reasons. Despite seeming soft and gentle, dog hair is relatively thick and wears down the sharp cutting edges with repeated use. Every hair puts miniscule dents in the edge of the blades, transforming even the sharpest blades into dull, useless hunks of metal. How long should dog clipper …
How do I train my dog to be aggressive towards strangers? Stay inside and give your dog the bark command. Reward each bark with a treat. This will reinforce his protective instinct to bark at someone (or something) unfamiliar. Continue to practice the “bark” command with a family member, rewarding your dog each time he …
What were greyhounds bred to hunt? Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs to chase hare, foxes, and deer. Canines in this dog breed can reach speeds of 40 to 45 miles per hour, making them the Ferraris of the dog world. Not surprisingly, Greyhounds made a name for themselves as racing dogs. Are greyhounds …
If your complex doesn’t archaically and ignorantly ban Pit Bulls, Hartstein says they make great apartment pets. Pit Bulls need lots of training, socialization, and exercise, but they aren’t very loud dogs. Why are pit bulls banned from apartments? What are breed restrictions? … Breed restrictions came about to protect people from what some consider …
Can puppies eat chicken? Yes. Lots of commercial pet food brands contain cooked chicken so there’s nothing wrong with feeding cooked chicken to your puppy. It’s a healthy (and lean) source of protein. At what age can puppies eat chicken? To start feeding your dog on cooked chicken, you need to wait until your puppy …