With summer’s heat in full swing, its important to consider the comfort and safety of your dog. Not all dogs are equipped for long stays in intense heat and sunlight, and heat exhaustion can lead to serious ailments if not treated, like cardiac arrest. But how can you tell if a dog is overheating? Here are some tips for identifying heat exhaustion in a dog, and ways to prevent it in the first place.
How Long Can You Leave Your Dog Alone At Home?
Spending time with your dog can be one of life’s greatest joys, but sometimes, things get in the way. Between work, errands, appointments, and social outings, there always seems to be something tearing you away from Fido, but someone’s gotta pay for that kibble!
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How Often Should You Walk Your Dog?
There’s no debating that all dogs need time outside. Apart from regular bathroom breaks, dogs
benefit physically and mentally from the stimulation of leaving the house. Frequent walks can
trim unwanted fat and improve heart health. Exercise allows for socialization that can improve a
dog’s demeanor. Walking can also benefit a pet’s mental health, reducing anxiety along with
unwanted behaviors, like chewing and barking.
But exactly how often should you walk your dog? There’s no golden rule to follow, as many
circumstances influence your dog’s exercise needs. Here are some factors to consider when
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Walking Your Dog During Winter
A healthy dog lifestyle includes regular exercise. While this is easy in the warmer parts of the year, walking and exercise your dog in the winter can present some challenges. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind for walking your dog in a winter wonderland:
Moving and Traveling With Your Dog
Moving and traveling with your dog can be quite stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are some helpful guidelines to ensure your furry friend is happy and safe during the move.
Bored Dogs Need Variety
Boredom and variety are usually interconnected in case of dog misbehaving. Yes, this is true.
Many a times, boredom can be managed with variety of materials that will distract the animals to a greater extent. Hence, the dog may not do the abnormal or unwanted activity arising out of the boredom experienced by it.
Boredom experienced dogs may have different types of behavioral patterns. For example, some dogs will be seen barking continuously and some may be engaged always in some digging activities. There are many ways to get your dog out of its boredom activities. Many toys are available which simulated duck, dog, rodent etc. Continue reading “Bored Dogs Need Variety”
Bathing a Dog
Bathing a dog needs to be given more emphasis. This is because of the fact that if you are careless in bathing, the animal may end up having some infections. For example, if you don’t close the ears with large cotton ball, the water may enter into ear canals and may cause some ear infections with signs like constant discharge from the ears and shaking of head. Continue reading “Bathing a Dog”
Adopting a Dog
There are lots of ways that people choose a new family dog. Some may search the newspaper for advertisements from breeders who are selling new puppies; others find breeders via listings on the internet, while still more may simply purchase a puppy from a local pet store. Perhaps the best method, however, in terms of being helpful to society in general is to adopt a dog from a local animal shelter. Continue reading “Adopting a Dog”
8 Quick Ways To Rid Pet Stink And Mess
Pets, while lovable and home-warming, come with their fair share of messes and smells. Here are some quick tips to clean up after your pets! Continue reading “8 Quick Ways To Rid Pet Stink And Mess”
Allergies in Pets
Being a pet owner is never easy. While pets bring us joy and companionship on a daily basis, they also require training, veterinary care, time, love, attention, and even tolerance. Tolerance is especially necessary when a pet owner is allergic to his or her companion animal.
Studies show that approximately 15% of the population is allergic to dogs or cats. An estimated one-third of Americans who are allergic to cats (about two million people) live with at least one cat in their household anyway. Continue reading “Allergies in Pets”