Where dogs are concerned, a sneeze isn’t always actually a sneeze. Sometimes your dog may be snorting. If you have a healthy dog, this can be a sign of an upper airway obstruction, so you should visit your veterinarian to have it looked at. Snorting is also common if your dog iso...
PTS involves mainly the brachial plexus, the networks of nerves that extend from the spine through the neck, into each armpit and down the arms. These nerves control movements and sensations in the shoulders, arms, elbows, hands, and wrists. Other nerves in the arm oreven the leg can also...
Over-grooming can also cause dogs to have dry skin. When bathed too frequently, especially with products not formulated for canines, a dog's skin and coat is depleted of the oils that nourish and hydrate them. This can lead to dogs chomping on their paws for comfort. tibor13/iStock/Gett...
Drop to the ground and play dead by covering the back of your neck with your hands and protecting your face with your forearms, elbows on the ground. Play dead for longer than you think you need to. A bear may sniff you or simply watch you to make sure you are no...
Your dog’s diet can have a great impact on the way your dog smells. The same product can have different effects on different dogs. If you find that your dog smells different even while being completely healthy and hygienic, try changing its diet for a while to understand if that is what...
However, just as with the barbell bench press or the dumbbell chest press, bringing your elbows closer to your body slightly reduces the amount of work your pecs have to do. To make your chest work harder, use this rest and pause technique. Perform as many pushups as you can, and then...
One of the most recognized yoga poses in the West, Downward-Facing Dog —Adho Mukha Svanasana (Ah-doh MOO-kuh shvan-AHS-uh-nuh)— is a standing pose and mild inversion that builds strength while stretching the whole body. It's named after the way dogs naturally stretch their entire bodie...
Scabies on Dogs and Cats The symptoms of canine and feline scabies (mange) are similar. Signs of scabies on pets can be seen on the skin of the ears, elbows, face, and the underside of the chest. The onset is abrupt with scratching, hair loss, and inflamed skin in affected areas. ...
“I’ll like to have a couple dogs. Yeah! I’ll take ’em.” “Take them chickens, too,” Pa said. Al got into the driver’s seat. The starter whirred and caught, and whirred again. And then the loose roar of the six cylinders and a blue smoke behind. “So long, Muley,...
All right, all right, this one's only for the guys: Why do dogs lick their balls? Because they can. And apparently, so can 2 to 3 out of 1,000 men in the world, according to sex researcher Alfred Kinsey. (Source) As stand-up comedian Bill Hicks once famously quipped: ...