Since I don’t like having my dog in the kitchen while I’m cooking I’ve taught her to “go to your chair.” It’s her own little place at the kitchen bar that she sits at while she can keep an eye on what’s going on. Before I taught her that she’d follow me into the ...
Life can throw us curve balls. Your situation may change. Perhaps the dog is higher needs than you anticipated and you are not coping; perhaps you are ill; perhaps there’s a family emergency. If you can’t manage to see your foster commitment through, then the foster agreement should out...
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What Should I Do if My Dog Has a Seizure? First, try to stay calm. If your dog is near something that could hurt them, like a piece of furniture or the stairs, slide them away by gently pulling on a hind leg. You could also place a blanket or towel around them and use that to...
The metastasized cancer had reached the penis, resulting in the discharge. It was also accompanied by priapism, meaning continued painful erections. If yourdog is neuteredand is not near female dogs in heat, their erections should be of a normal consistency. Continued erections or when thedog...
Pet First Aid from the Red Cross is a comprehensive guide on what to do in an emergency. Go to the Learn tab to read about different health issues like Drowning or Frostbite. Read steps on what to do if your pet is exhibiting these signs. Then head over to Prepare to see what you ...
Somedogs with IVDD can recover without surgeryafter strict rest, medications and supportive care (more on that later). However, others will needIVDD surgery for dogsto remove the ruptured portion of the disc and take pressure off the spinal cord. For a paralyzed dog, emergency back or neck ...
A torn nail is common in the emergency room, Levitzke says, often after a tussle with another dog or a paw snags on carpeting or other material. When the entire nail has been pulled off, take your dog to the vet for immediate treatment to stop bleeding and manage pain. Antibiotics also...
If your dog is urinating near the door they use to go outside and potty, they may be having a mobility issue. Arthritis and other causes of bone and joint pain can make it unbearable for a dog to go up and down the steps to the backyard. ...
Your dog is able to share toys and does not snap at or bite dogs or people who come near “their” toy. Your dog is not protective of food or water to an aggressive degree. If over 6 months of age, your dog has never bitten and broken the skin on a human or another dog. ...