December 2019
PREVENTING AN INJURED DOG FROM BITING
DOGS CAN BITE WHEN HURT When an unfamiliar dog is badly hurt he can bite when handled. This is due to the excruciating pain, and they aren’t really responsible for being nervous and irritable. In administering first aid to them, therefore, it is necessary to bind their jaws so they cannot snap, as an ordinary […]
WHY PUPPIES TEETH
WHY PUPPIES TEETH Soon after birth puppies begin cutting their teeth, and generally the milk teeth are through by the end of the first month. These are twenty-eight in number and consist of twelve incisors, four canines, and twelve molars evenly divided between the upper and lower jaws. Like the first teeth in children, they […]
WHEN NEW-BORN PUPPIES NEED FIRST AID
WHEN PUPPIES NEED HELP How It Was Done In The Old Days When at birth the navel string can be tied with ordinary white cotton thread and the afterbirth cut off with knife and scissors. This should be burned, for the mother begins licking her puppies immediately and is sure to eat it if she […]
UC DAVIS CANINE CANCER STUDY
VACCS: Vaccination Against Canine Cancer Study UC Davis Veterinary Medicine “Help us prevent cancer in dogs with a new vaccine!” Share study Animal: Dogs Age: 6-10 years Healthy Pets: Yes Keywords: cancer, vaccine, healthy, dog, canine Type: Preventative vaccine study Target: 275 Participants Investigator: Dr. Jenna Burton, Associate Professor, Clinical Oncology University of California, Davis […]
DOGS HEAR LIKE HUMANS DO
Dogs hear words the same way we do By Virginia MorellDec. 3, 2019 , 7:01 PM Say “sit!” to your dog, and—if he’s a good boy—he’ll likely plant his rump on the floor. But would he respond correctly if the word were spoken by a stranger, or someone with a thick accent? A new study […]
PROTECTING THE HEARING OF MILITARY DOGS
The U.S. Army Is Developing Better Hearing Protection for Its Dogs Like human personnel, military dogs are susceptible to hearing loss from exposure to high levels of noise image: https://thumbs-prod.si-cdn.com/1abo0I34N63cfhi2lJHk8OfqveY=/800×600/filters:no_upscale()/https://public-media.si-cdn.com/filer/a8/3a/a83a21d7-ed10-47d1-9b9f-23e4f2284fac/1-innovativehe.jpgA dog wears the Canine Auditory Protection System, or CAPS. (Zeteo Tech) By Brigit Katz smithsonian.com December 6, 2019 521301191 Highly trained dogs play an integral […]
The Dangerous Combination Of Dogs And Foxtails
Dogs And Foxtails Foxtails travel backward. This makes them perforate and dangerous for pets as they can infiltrate internal organs. This post explores foxtails in a dogs ears, nose, paw pad, throat and skin, and the symptoms the symptoms they cause. We also explore treatment and preventative measures. Foxtails in mammals – Foxtail is […]
CANINE CANCER VACCINE
GROUND BREAKING CANINE CANCER RESEARCH Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs. An estimated one in three of our furry pet canines will develop the disease at one point in their lives, especially as they age. KPIX 5 News learned 800 dogs will be involved in a study at three institutions, including the […]
THERAPY DOGS FOR HUMANS
Therapy Dog Training What’s a Therapy Dog? A Therapy Dog is a dog licensed to go to with hospitals, nursing facilities alongside other associations. Dogs promote healing, increase psychological well being and enhance the lives of those having therapy. A dog needs to be friendly and sociable with people as well as […]