Fido just won’t stop barking! Rover loves tearing apart any furniture he can sink his teeth into! Fifi won’t come when she’s called! Rex is a biter! Spot doesn’t like people touching him! Do any of these situations seem familiar to you? It can be frustrating and sometimes even heartbreaking when your dog exhibits [...]
What should you do if your dog has eaten chocolate? First, don’t panic! Typically, symptoms of chocolate poisoning don’t develop for dogs for six to 24 hours after they ingest it (although in extreme cases it may be as little as four). You have time to call your vet and make a plan to get [...]
Is it idle curiosity or something more serious? From the human perspective, it is hard to understand why any creature would want to eat grass, especially not your dog, who has delicious food available just inside the house. Why would your dog eat grass? And should you do anything about it? Here’s what you need [...]
Are you the kind of dog owner who likes to hand over your plate to your pet when you’re done with it? There are some foods you certainly can’t pass on, but others that your dog will really love and that can even aid digestion and provide nutrition. Here are five common human foods that [...]
When you’re planting your garden or walking past your neighbor’s gardens, it’s important to consider your dog’s health. There are some very common plants that can hurt your dog and cause anything from nausea to very serious effects that require veterinarian intervention. 1. Begonias These bright, full-sun flowers are often sold in containers at the [...]
A community without a dog park is a disappointing one indeed. Where will you go to meet cute dogs, get your pet some off-leash time, and hang out with other dog owners? You don’t have to go without these fun benefits. You can plan and build a dog park in your community. Here’s how you [...]
