Clean the wound with water, physiologic saline, or dilute hydrogen peroxide. Disinfect it with a diluted tincture of iodine. If they have a deep wound, it is a good idea to pack in a little antibiotic ointment and, if the dog is the kind that licks at their wounds excessively, wrap it...
What I didn’t know then was that the kind of coat your dog is what determines whether or not they should be shaved. Before you decide to shave your dog this summer please remember this: double coated dogs should not be shaved. Shaving a double coated dog will not help keep him cool,...
baby boars are boarlets and baby peafowls are peachicks. Other baby animal names make you scratch your head in wonder. A baby mackerel is a blinker or a spike; a baby ewe is a teg. A baby hawk is an eyas, while a baby platypus is a puggle. A baby sheep is a cosset...
The reward doesn’t have to be anything more than spending a few minutes throwing a ball or petting the dog, or giving a treat, taking the dog for a walk, or maybe just excitement in your voice… the dog needs to learn that coming to you is a good thing… and when he complies, g...
running away from the dog, the Bengal is a bit of a scaredy cat but he now will just step over the husky and they often touch noses, the hens well, the husky was fine with them until one day she wasn’t for some reason and despatched two of them so now they don’t share space...
Learn the key differences between and definitions of three different types of dog breeds: mutts, mixed breeds, and designer dog breeds.
We look at brachycephaly in dogs, what causes it, what brachycephaly is, and what it means to be a brachycephalic dog
Bringing home a new puppy or dog is truly rewarding, but remember the responsibilities. Be sure your whole family is prepared to welcome a new member with the right equipment, training techniques and attitude. Once everyone is on the same page, you’ll be well on your way to days full of...