Is your dog clingy? Does he whine or cry when you leave the house? Do you come home to find torn-up curtains? Are there deep scratches on your doors? If so, your dog may have separation anxiety.
It is often difficult to determine the cause of separation anxiety. Some pets are genetically predisposed, but there are many other causes, such as poor socialization, past neglect or abandonment, and changes in routine, to name a few. Read More…
Dogs need both physical and mental stimulation provided by their owners by daily exercise. Exercises give a dog a natural outlet for energy. They create strong bodies and good muscle tone for the pet. Lack of sufficient exercise, will result in boredom and behavioral problems. A well-known yard or a house is often boring for a dog. Even if the dog is in a big yard, few exercise on their own, so it will presumably sleep all day without the interaction of exercise by the owner. Read More…
Does your dog come running at dinnertime because you’re shaking his kibble out of the bag? Or is it because you’re stirring his wet food in the can? Or do you shake a little, stir a little? When choosing a dry diet, a wet diet or a combo for your dog, there are many comparisons to make.
Wet vs. Dry Food
Deciding between wet and dry food for your dog can be tough. Dry dog kibble is easier to store and serve. Wet contains fewer grains and more protein. Here are a few more comparisons: Read More…
Dogs are very expressive animals. They communicate when they’re feeling happy, sad, nervous, fearful and angry, and they use their faces and bodies to convey much of this information. Dog body language is an elaborate and sophisticated system of nonverbal communication that, fortunately, we can learn to recognize and interpret. Once you learn how to “read” a dog’s postures and signals, you’ll better understand his feelings and motivations and be better able to predict what he’s likely to do. These skills will enable you to interact with dogs with greater enjoyment and safety. Read More…
Like many humans today, Stanley is obese, the result of eating too much fattening food and not exercising for too long.
The 12-year-old Rottweiler-basset hound mix weighs 124 pounds. His vet says he should be 75 to 80 pounds. It would help relieve his arthritis pain and let him breathe easier. Read More…
When you play with your dog you not only give your best friend something to do, but you also bond with your pet. Here are some tips for fun activities to do with Fido.
Dogs can become quickly bored by having nothing to with their time. Imagine just sitting (or sleeping) all day with no one to interact or play with you. Tragically, that’s the daily routine of too many dogs that are left alone to do nothing fun or constructive, even when their owners come home. Read More…
Saved by the bark! When Welly the kitten went missing from his home in Swindon, England, his owner, Lorna Hayes, was devastated. But just in time for the holidays, Hayes’ neighbors’ greyhound mix, Susie, discovered the 11-week-old cat in the bushes. By barking in front of the cat’s hiding spot, Susie led Hayes straight to Welly, reports the Swindon Advertiser.