Assess what is most helpful to your dog: a cuddle, food or a fun game after every scary noise, some lap time, sweet talk, being in their crate with a food toy, or hiding by themselves in a secluded place. Then help them do it. If they want to hide, let them. The best part of...
Dogs show affection with puppy kisses or wet licks, so learn about the potential health concerns and how to enjoy their love safely.
Dogs with wobbler syndrome typically have spinal cord compression in their neck from either an abnormally narrow spinal canal plus intervertebral disc herniation, or from a narrowed spinal canal due to changes to the surrounding bone. In addition to compressing the spinal cord, these changes may als...
When heart problems are more advanced, your dog may have more difficulty breathing when lying down. In more severe cases of heart disease, you may notice your dog stretching their neck out and standing with their elbows flared out in an effort to breathe. A cough that persists for more than...
especially when it comes to a dog fight and their neck-biting business. As dog owners, it's crucial to understand this because if you always stop it, you could accidentally make your dog less tolerant of other dogs and less able to socialize with them. But if you learn what's normal ...
The best sensitive areas on your dog are: Behind their ears Their neck In the pits of their front legs Their feet on all legs Above their tail Along their spinal cord Their belly (your pet will adore a belly rub!) Areas to Avoid on Your Dog ...
You're likely to become real good friends with your veterinarian, because every small medical issue can very quickly become a matter of life and death for these little guys. They have to rely on their owners for everything which, for good or for bad, makes them virtually a permanent baby...
with three weeks intervals on puppies [65]. Ivermectin can be administered at 0.2 to 0.4 mg/kg, orally every seven days, or subcutaneously every 14 days. The treatment usually takes four to six weeks [66].This drug is contraindicated in Collies and their crosses [67]. An effective ...
Make sure you are not resting your hand on their head, you do not want to cause any neck compression.4. Use little pressure, feel the skin move under your fingers, focus on making slow and perfectly round circles, breath!5. Now you can grasp the ear flap between your fingers and ...
(one area on either side of their rib cage about an inch from their arm pit and one area on their right side towards the end of their rib cage) to allow for the application of electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes. On the day of testing, dogs were equipped with the multi-parameter harness...