If you live in a state where marijuana is legal, you have a greater chance for your dog to get into your stash. It could be edibles or raw buds. If you suspect that your dog has consumed any marijuana, you need to contact your veterinarian immediately. Your dog could be suffering from marijuana toxicity. What […]
Your dog gets bored just like you do. Would you be happy spending days waiting for someone to play with you? Here are five ways you can relieve your dog's boredom. Get your dog the right kind of toys and lots of them. Does your dog chew everything in the house? Like your favorite shoes? […]
Artificial Respirations will save the life of your dog. Artificial respiration is a technique to give life-saving oxygen by giving breaths through the snout of your dog. Sometimes when you have to give a dog artificial breaths their heart may or may not still be beating. Breathing difficulties could be a problem by themselves, it […]
Our pets are special to us. When we have a bad day or want a companion, our pets tend to be there and comfort us when we least expect it. Rescuing a pet from a shelter is proven not to save an animal's life, but it can save your life. I want to show you […]
The dangers for your furry friend are all around them. Taking your dog for a walk can be quality time for the dog and the owner, but it can filled with all kinds of danger. Most people when they are walking their dogs, they tend to be vigilant about dangers such as skunks, possums, raccoons, […]
Your veterinarian has probably advised you not to let your dog lick you on your face or the family. They claim there may be parasites, and bacteria present in the saliva. Recent research has indicated dogs licking can heal wounds. Is pet saliva a health hazard or a healing benefit? The answer is both according […]
Have you ever heard of the "wise tale" that feeding a dog bread can make their upset stomach better? This is one time that an old wise tale is true, under certain circumstances. Here are three situations when feeding a dog bread can be helpful. 1. Your dog has eaten something with sharp points or […]
Now that spring is in the air, and soon summer ticks will be on the prowl. The hard part is taking these bloodsuckers off your dog. If the tick is not removed and left on your pet for extended periods, this can cause severe disease for your pet. So how do we keep these pests […]
Obesity can be a problem in both pets and people. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) states "that over 50 percent of all pets in the United States are overweight or obese. That is a significant percentage because that works out to about 89 million cats and dogs. Obesity leads to a significant number […]
