DOG FACTS YOU NEVER KNEW BUT SHOULD HAVE
YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING ABOUT DOGS THEY ARE TRULY AMAZING Dogs are, perhaps, the most beloved animal in this world. Their key characteristics of loyalty and friendliness have long defined them as the perfect companion for humans with countless funny videos, pictures, and art that backs up that claim. However, there’s definitely more to them […]
STOP CHOKING YOUR DOG
6 REASONS WHY YOUR DOG PULLING ON THE LEASH CAN BE DANGEROUS AND WHAT TO DO TO PREVENT ANY MISHAPS When your dog gets excited he often will pull on his leash, which causes the collar to squeeze around his neck. There was a study in 2008 that showed 70% of dog owners has […]
THE WORST 10 DOG POISONS
FROM FIRST TO TENTH IN DOG POISONS FIRST Medications that are over-the-counter. A group that contains acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen and naproxen (Advil, Aleve), also including herbal and nutraceutical products. SECOND Medications prescribed for people. These are drugs that might be beneficial or even lifesaving for humans but can have the opposite effect in dogs. And […]
HOW THEY SET DOG FRACTURES IN THE OLD DAYS
WHEN A VETERINARIAN ISN’T AVAILABLE OR ACCESSIBLE HOW YOU CAN SET A DOG’S FRACTURE When in an area where it’s impossible to secure a veterinarian, it is sometimes essential for the owner not only to administer first aid but to assume the role of a veterinarian as well. In such instances, the principal necessity […]
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 […]