You can feed your dog canned chicken, but you don’t want to make it a daily habit. Chicken by itself is great for dogs, but the problem with canned chicken is that it contains excessive sodium. Before feeding your dog…
You should avoid breeding a dog with a hernia. Although dogs with a minor hernia can technically still give birth and have puppies, it’s not recommended for two reasons. First, the hernia increases health risk during pregnancy and birth. Second,…
Puppies often drool as a normal part of their development. This is due to teething, curiosity and tasting new things or as a response to fear and excitement. If drooling is excessive, it could indicate a health problem and should…
Dogs can catch mange from foxes if they come into contact with a fox that has been infected. Foxes carry Sarcoptic mange, which is deadly for the fox species. Luckily, Sarcoptic mange is easily curable in dogs if treated promptly.…
Although a shock collar might help you control an aggressive dog, it won’t actually help the dog’s aggression. If anything, it can make it worse in the long run. The best thing to help dog aggression is to seek help…
Groundhogs typically won’t attack a dog unless it’s in self-defense. Although most dogs will “win the fight”, groundhogs can still do some damage. As cute and cuddly as they may appear, they have sharp incisors that can pierce the skin.…
A bland diet for a dog with ulcers typically includes boiled lean meats like chicken or turkey and boiled white rice. This diet is easy on the stomach, helps reduce irritation of the ulcers, and supports healing. Key Takeaways Ulcers…
Some herbs, like nettle, licorice, and quercetin, may help alleviate allergy symptoms in dogs by reducing inflammation and supporting the immune system. However, it is important to ensure any herbs used are safe for dogs. Key Takeaways Nettle has anti-inflammatory…
Excessive drooling in dogs can be a sign of anxiety or nervousness. When a dog becomes stressed or anxious, it may produce more saliva than usual, leading to drooling. It is important to identify and address the underlying cause of…
If your dog twitches when touched on their back, it’s usually because they were either startled or uncertain about the person touching them. Dogs don’t have the best vision, if you’re by their side or behind them, they may twitch…