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A cute dog, ready to go on a long road trip, is harnessed safely in the backseat of a car.

Dog Care

Best Dog Travel Tips

Bringing your dog on vacation with you adds to the fun and alleviates the worry of not knowing what’s happening with your dog while you’re on the road. It would help if you did your homework on dog travel, though. Planes and cars aren’t designed with dogs in mind, and you need to know what to expect when you reach your final destination. Planning your dog’s travel ahead of time can make the vacation a truly relaxing time for you and your furry friend. Here is a checklist of dog travel tips made easy. Preparing Your Dog for Travel Preparing

August 15, 2023 No Comments

A German Shephard gets checked by her veterinarian because she has been sneezing, coughing, and has little energy. The vet will test for canine influenza.

Dog Care

Can Your Dog Catch The Flu?

By Nicole Pajer UPDATE, January 30, 2018: Time.com recently reported on a breakout of dog flu in several states, including California. The strain affecting dogs is canine H3N2, a different strain than the similarly named human H3N2. Flu season has arrived—for humans and dogs. As people march into medical centers to nab their annual vaccination, veterinarians across the country are recommending that dog owners consider a similar immunization for their four-legged companions. The canine flu (H3N8) aka “the dog flu” is a contagious respiratory infection that was first discovered in 2004 when the virus jumped from horses and began affecting

August 8, 2023 No Comments

A woman gets a new dog and begins obedience training right away to establish her as the pack leader. Proper training is essential when bringing a new pup in your home.

All About Dogs

Common Mistakes Of First-Time Dog Owners

When you think about getting a dog, you most likely imagine the fun and excitement of it. You’ll have a furry companion to snuggle with, a living alarm system to ward off would-be burglars, a playmate — or all three. But there’s a lot that goes into being a good Pack Leader. A dog is a big responsibility, and ownership means being able to commit a significant amount of time and money. Often it can even require a lifestyle change. First-time owners who don’t spend enough time learning about what they’re getting into can find themselves in over their heads

July 22, 2023 No Comments

While on a walk, a dog sniffs the feces of another canine. Hookworm eggs can be found in the feces of dogs and can infect your pet. Read more about hookworms here.

All About Dogs

What You Need to Know About Hookworms in Dogs

Hookworms are dangerous parasites that live in a dog’s small intestine. With remarkable efficiency, hookworms “graze” on the lining of the intestine, leaving multiple bloody holes in their wake. These can lead to anemia and may even cause a small puppy to bleed to death. In humans, hookworms migrate through tissue close to the skin, causing painful, itchy rashes. How Do Hookworms Work? The adult hookworm resides in the host’s GI tract, specifically the small intestine, and it feeds on the host’s blood by attaching itself to the intestines. Reproduction and mating occur in the GI tract, and the female

May 19, 2023 No Comments

An overweight dog goes for a walk in the park. He has difficulty keeping up with his owner because he gets tired quickly.

All About Dogs

I Can’t Get My Overweight Dog to Lose Weight

My Cheena (a Chihuahua/pekinese) is overweight at 11 lb. I have had numerous suggestions on how to get her to lose about 3 or 4 lb. Can you advise me on how to take some weight off her? Her diet is boiled beef, beef marrow bones, and a snack of dehydrated chicken. Yeah, I sometimes cheat, but not as a habit. Daniel Rivera Brooklyn, NY Read Dr. Sherry Weaver’s Advice I have always believed in the weight watchers approach to weight loss. I allow specific food; I provide 20% less. You will see weight loss if you measure the amount

May 12, 2023 No Comments

A woman and her dog go for a ride in the car. Pets can leave all kinds of smells and stains that need to be cleaned so your vehicle can have a fresh smell.

Dog Care

How to Remove Pet Odors and Stains from Your Car

Our four-legged friends are part of our families, and bringing them along for family outings, vacations, and errands is natural. But when our pets spend a significant amount of time in our vehicles, smells, fur, and stains need to be cleaned. In this article, we will give you some tips and ideas on cleaning those unwanted smells and blemishes from your car, leaving it looking and smelling fresh. Why Pet Smell in Car is a Problem Pets enjoy road trips as much as people, but the problem is that they cannot express their needs in the same way. Your pet

May 5, 2023 No Comments

A dog pants heavily after going for a long walk on a hot day. Panting is a sign of struggling to breathe, but it is also part of how they cool their bodies down.

Allergies

What to Do If Your Dog Has Trouble Breathing

Dear Dr. Weaver, We have a cocker spaniel, and he has huge allergies. He has trouble breathing all of the time. We tried inhalers and breathing treatments. It seems to help for a few minutes, but after that, it is downhill again. He is allergic to a lot of things, but we keep that under direct supervision. Is there anything we can try to help his breathing problems? Thank you so much, Tasha Dear Tasha, Dogs with severe bronchitis or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are a constant battle. The goal is to maintain a good quality of life, realizing

April 8, 2023 No Comments

A puppy has an accident when her owner returns from running an errand. With proper training and consistency, dogs can overcome this behavior.

Dog Care

15 Steps to Overcome Submissive Urination

What is Submissive Urination in Dogs? Submissive urination is a dog’s uncontrollable, instinctive reaction to the presence of another dog or human that they feel is superior or intimidating to them. It is a subconscious response that cannot be controlled. While it is not a housebreaking issue, it is more likely to happen when the bladder is full. This behavior can often be a reaction to a specific action, such as putting a leash on the dog or simply leaning down to stroke him. Difference Between Excited Urination and Submissive Urination in Dogs Excited urination is different because a puppy

February 3, 2023 No Comments

All About Dogs

Exercising Senior Dogs

I get many questions about how the fulfillment formula – Exercise, Discipline, then Affection – changes as the dog age and doesn’t require as much physical activity and energy draining. Here are some tips to keep in mind as your dog enters his senior years. I always stress how important it is to get a dog that fits your energy level and lifestyle, but at some point, even the highest-energy dogs that are in great health will slow down as they enter their senior years. Nothing is more important than prevention, so it’s vital that you provide exercise, a nutritious

January 30, 2023 No Comments

Two dogs engage in a friendly game of wrestling on a summer afternoon. Learn how you can tell the difference between aggressive play and good play behavior.

Dog Behavior

Good and Bad Play Behavior

I am a Cesar fan and have a question regarding dogs at ‘play.’ My first obvious thought is that if your dogs have the energy to play, they need more exercise, correct?’ In any event, what types of play do you allow in your pack? I have a very playful two-year-old, high-energy Doberman named Klohee.’ She gets along well with other dogs: play bows, lays down to bait them to play, etc., but is quite obnoxious at times about playing, i.e., does not know when to stop.’ Even after exercise, she always has enough energy to play with other dogs.’

January 23, 2023 No Comments