After all, there are other patrons at the restaurant, and they might not love your fur baby as much as you. So, when eating out with your four-legged friend, follow these rules! Leashed at All Times It doesn’t matter how obedient your doggo is; it still needs to stay on its leash...
Problems eating Image by: Littlekidmoment, Shutterstock Contributing Factors to Dental Health Decline Over time, plaque and buildup can form on the teeth and lead to other serious problems. However, poor dental habits are not the only problems. Wet dog food diets are especially bad for causing...
Dogs eating raw meat made fewer visits to the vet. But that does not necessarily mean they were healthier, all three veterinarians stressed. Vets generally warn against giving dogs raw meat, because of the risk of contamination with pathogens. So people in that raw-meat group may have tended...
We picked up one stick carved an X on it, walked away from the pile and then threw it back into the pile, not once but a dozen times into the pile. It was impossible for us to tell with any certainty which stick we had originally chosen. Each time he brought back that stick. It...
While wet food is usually nutritional, it is most often advisable forpets to heal from dentalpain or anxiety. Dogs can quickly and easily consume wet food, minimizing discomfort and making eating easier for a nervous dog. Portion size:Offer a suitable portion according to the dog’s size and...
Playtime. When everyone’s back home, designate someone to engage the dog in a vigorous play session to burn off the energy your pup built up during the day. Mealtimes. Feed your dog dinner at about the same time as your family is eating. This will give your dog plenty of time to...
33. Snuggle Up & Relax on the Couch After a nice training session or game there’s nothing better than a little bit of relaxation. We all need time to unwind, and many of our dogs love to lounge around with us. Before bedtime each night I sit on the couch with Laika for a bit. ...
Monitor their activityand eating habits. Get in touch with your vet if you notice a big drop in their activity. Read more:Senior Dogs: Helping Your Buddy Age Gracefully 3. Your dog hasn’t been getting enough exercise If the weather is cooler and your dog is getting less exercise than no...
It’s quite larger than many other breeds, often reaching a weight of up to 100 pounds. While it may not look like the smartest dog in the pound, there are many things about the Bernese Mountain Dog that make it unique among the breeds. It’s very athletic and needs to move often, ...
Your pup can experience a stomach upset for many reasons, including eating something they shouldn’t, getting stressed or scared, and infections, inflammation, ulcers, or even motion sickness. Some of these concerns clear up naturally in a few days. If the signs persist, it could be a condit...