We crate train all of our puppies and if you’re bringing your puppy home by yourself it’s important to have something to contain your puppy. We love and still use the sameMidwest Life Stages Cratewe bought for Linus over 14 years ago. 3. Chews We like:Beef Collagen Sticks If you ne...
Digestive Upset or Obstruction Puppies are notorious for eating things they shouldn’t, and unfortunately, many puppy owners intentionally give their dogs snacks and “treats” that they shouldn’t. Some snacks and treats, whether stolen by your puppy or given freely by you, can cause digestive ...
As a home remedy for diarrhea, try giving your pup a small amount of pureed pumpkin (one to three tablespoons, depending on your dog’s size). Make sure that it’s 100% pumpkin with no sugar or other additives, which may upset your dog’s stomach even further. Some canned pumpkin has...
Learn how to identify an injury and determine whether or not you will need to take your dog for a visit with a vet. You may be able to manage a minor injury at home and help your dog recover.
Just be careful not to give high protein food to large breed puppies as it may cause overly rapid growth, which will stress bones and joints. Other dry dog food brands: Canidaeis often recommended as a good, medium-cost quality kibble. I have never tried Canidae, but their ingredient list...
Changes in environment or routine can upset some dogs and put them off their food for a while. If your pup has experienced a stressful event recently, this may be the cause. Normally, once the initial anxiety has passed, dogs will return to their normal eating habits. Try some of the ti...
Another idea from Dodman is to enrich a toy with an engaging smell like anise, vanilla, or… deer urine "if you can stomach it." For vision, turn on the TV and give them access to a window, perhaps adorned with a bird feeder. Sound could be from the TV, or talk radio, as ...
If you have determined that it will likely be ok to try and “ride out” your dog’s diarrhea for 24 to 36 hours, then here are some options to help. Rest Just like with us, rest is important. Give your dog a quiet and comfortable place for them to recover. It is likely best to...
When Laika was younger she was always getting into mischief (the magic of puppies). To stop her from tearing up the house I’d give her something mentally stimulating to do such as afood puzzleor aKong stuffedwith frozen treats. Littleboredom busterslike that might not seem like much, but...
Additionally, dried fruits are known to cause diarrhea and upset stomach in various dog breeds. Therefore, avoid feeding your pet dried cranberries. Instead, choose fresh and natural fruits for them. Can Dogs Have Cranberries? Yes, they can have cranberries. However, make sure that you give it...