So since you and the pup are catching up on those Netflix binges, it’s a good idea to make sure your pup doesn’t gain *too much* winter weight. To help you strategize on how to make sure your dog doesn’t pack on a wild amount of winter pounds, The Dodo spoke to Dr. Albert...
While your dog is at a distance from you, crouch down, and make sure they can see the treat or toy in your hand. Say “Come” in a happy voice and reward your dog. When out in public, like in the dog park, attaching a long leash can be useful for training your dog to come ba...
Dogs need to be fed twice a day (puppies that are under five months should have three feedings). Your dog should have a meal in the morning to break the evening fast and one in the evening shortly before bed. Feedings are anywhere from eight to twelve hours apart, which means if you...
An overweight dog will also have adecreased lifespanand be at a higher risk ofsudden death(16). In short, obese dogs will require more costly veterinary care, aren't going to lead an active and enjoyable life, and cannot be expected to live as long as dogs are at optimum weight. ...
We often can’t know exactly why your dog is afraid of things. There’s a pervasive myth that fearful dogs were abused – they often weren’t.This ties into the myth of “it’s all in how you raise them.” If that myth were true, it would make sense to look for dramatic past ...
Grooming behaviors can also be indicative of their age. As a cat grows older, they might grow slack with their grooming. They could gain weight as they age, suffer from dental issues, or have arthritis in essential joints that makes movement painful. ...
chemicals such as veterinary drugs and the regular use of pet meds like flea collars, drops, dog shampoo and high on the list of intoxicants, the additives in commercial dog food. All these deplete your dog’s body of its natural ability to make enough enzymes to meet the demands of dai...
77. Here’s a pop quiz. Escalators help us to: 1.Move up and down faster 2. Gain weight 3. Stand stupidly as they move up and down 4 Look down at other people when you are going down 5. Look up to others when we are going up you have to pick the correct answer from the 5...
Should I Keep an Eye on My Puppy’s Weight? Yes! A chubby puppy is likely an unhealthy (or soon-to-be unhealthy) puppy. There’s been a myth floating around forever that high-protein dog foods cause puppies to gain weight. That’s not true, of course, and it likely originated from...
But it’s not far from what healthy people say to people who can’t seem to get healthy. In my opinion, these positions are completely out of touch with reality and it makes me plum dog mad. For starters, fast food is crazy delicious and dirt cheap, and often the only way that many...