Does my dog drop to the ground when another dog appears? This behavior puzzles humans and is often thought that this posture is submissive; however, that’s not usually the case. As long as your dog is not growling or stalking the oncoming dog, it is probably an invitation to play. It is all about body…
D. Williams We are always asked, “What can we do to help rescue organizations?” This article is from Pecan Grove Veterinary Hospital’s newsletter. We couldn’t have said it better. Rescue groups survive on the generosity of people like you who care about the welfare of the animals on this earth. While they may get some…
We have come a long way baby! More and more stores and restaurants are allowing our most cherished kids to join us. And no, they do not have to have a service dog vest on. According to BarkPost there are 33 stores that are dog friendly; http://stories.barkpost.com/dog-friendly-stores/?utm_campaign=barkboxfb&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social. So no one ruins it for the rest…
D. Williams I just had to share this information that was brought to my attention by Dr. Becker’s Healthy Pets newsletter of October 8. I have only hit on some highlights and urge you to read more and discuss this with your vet. This issue highlights the need for owners to have pet health insurance…
Most everyone knows that their dogs must walk, it is in their DNA. But most people do not think about engaging their best friend in mental stimulation. What kind of life is it to just hang around the house all the time? Get up, go for a walk, eat, lie around, eat, go for walk,…
Obesity is the number one health risk for pets in America! According to the 2015 Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats in the United States are overweight or obese. Overweight or obese dogs and cats have an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, shortened life expectancy, osteoarthritis, kidney…
All dogs can become stressed but what we may not realize is the extent to which we, as pet owners, create stress in our dog. Here is an excerpt from Dr. Karen Becker, Healthy Pets, of some stress triggers than may surprise you. You can view the entire article at http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/10/12/stress-triggers-for-dogs.aspx. Punishing for behaving like…
It’s really no surprise that some dogs attack their meals as though they haven’t eaten in days and may never eat again. However, dogs who down their dinners in the blink of an eye are more likely to create problems for themselves than those who eat at a more leisurely pace. If your dog routinely…
So they are big and small, webbed, wide and dainty and you see them every day. Do you know why there are certain paws that belong to certain breeds? Here are some fun facts about your dog’s feet. The pads of your dog’s paw are largely made up of fatty tissue, which is why their…
As we go into the holiday season it goes without saying to watch for all the hazards of decorations, open doors with company, and amounts of food or treats your best friend receives. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (www.Petobesityprevention.org) indicates that 52.7 percent of dogs are overweight (of that 35.1 percent overweight and 17.6…