What To Do When Your Dog Is Sprayed by a Skunk
No one expects their dog to get sprayed by a skunk, and they can be got unprepared. Fortunately, there are ways that you can mitigate both the smell and the health risks to your dog that come with getting sprayed by a skunk.
What To Expect When Adopting a Long-Stay Shelter Dog
Adopting a dog who has been a long-term resident at a shelter can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Long stints in an animal shelter...
What To Know About In-Home Euthanasia
Wherever Harley went, commotion followed. I had a hunch that even in death, his knack for turmoil would live on, and I wasn't wrong.
The...
How to Train Your Dog to a Dog Whistle
Dogs can learn to respond to all sorts of sounds and cues, but among the most effective for a solid recall, or “come,” is...
What Does Catnip Do to Dogs?
Catnip seems to have a mild sedative effect on a few dogs, but I wouldn’t recommend it to calm a dog on the 4th of July! If you decide to expose your dog to catnip, try a small amount of dried crushed plant or fresh crushed leaves.
Knuckling in Dogs
Knuckling in dogs is a condition where a dog walks or stands on the top of their paws instead of placing their pads on the ground. Knuckling results in the paw folding under when the dog walks.
Best Peanut Butter for Dogs
Peanut butter is a popular treat among dog owners, used to fill puzzle toys, hide medications, or as a reward for good behavior. Most...
How to Get Dog Hair Out of the Car
I have floofy dogs, so I learned to remove dog hair from my car. I also became a fan of preventatives. For example, if...
Sileo for Dogs
Sileo gel for dogs may help dogs who seem to instinctively fear noise, or at a minimum, dislike certain noises. Those sounds can include...
The 5 Best Reflective Dog Collars
Whether you’re camping with your dog, or just want to keep them visible on late-night potty walks, a reflective dog collar is a must-have for your dog’s safety.
Did My Dog Sprain His Leg?
If my dog sprains his leg, or is otherwise lame or sore, my immediate go-to is to run a cold hose over the area (or the whole leg) for 5 minutes two to three times a day. You need to time the 5 minutes because it will feel like an hour after just 30 seconds.
Can Dogs Get Norovirus?
Just like people, dogs are susceptible to gastrointestinal illnesses including norovirus.
Essentials for Your Dog
What comes to mind when you think of things you need for your dog? (Not necessarily things you want: much as I might like a diamond-encrusted collar or a $1,000 plush dog bed for Frankie, they’re not really necessities. Not in my world, anyway.) When it comes right down to it, pretty much everyone has a different idea of what items are considered essential for a dog.
Horner’s Syndrome in Dogs
The cause of Horner’s is normally an injury or irritation to the nerves around the eye, but often the exact insult is not determined. It is a neurologic condition that affects your dog’s eye and face, usually on just one side.