Why do dogs do the things they do? And what exactly do you need to know to properly care for your dog? Whether you’re a lifelong dog lover or you’ve become a dog owner for the very first time, you probably have some questions and these are just two of the most commonly asked questions…
The number of pets who are lost every year is alarming. According to the HomeAgain microchip registration service, one in three pets will get lost during his lifetime, and, every year, 10 million pets are lost. Regardless of how well trained your dog is, accidents happen. Leashes are dropped, fences fall down, and, one way…
Has the winter weather put a crimp in your outdoor fun with your dog? Are both of you getting cabin fever? If so, a day of doggie day care may be just the answer. Dog day care is similar to day care for children: it offers supervised play, meals, and naptime while you are at…
The short answer is Yes, dogs do get fevers. Their body temperature can rise higher than normal. However, you can’t usually put your hand on your dog’s head and feel it to see if he has a fever, the way you might with a person. You can’t even tell if your dog has a fever…
Puppies are born without any teeth at all but by the time they are about two or three weeks old, sharp little baby teeth are already coming in. Puppies will have all 28 of their baby teeth, called deciduous teeth, by the time they are two months old. If you have played with a young…
Dogs, and especially puppies, do get hiccups. In fact they are extremely common in puppies. They can be caused by stress, excitement, or even by certain medications. They usually disappear without the dog or puppy needing any kind of treatment, but if they don’t disappear quickly, you can try a few home remedies to help…
Yes, we think that dogs dream. Researchers can’t resist testing everything about dogs so, naturally, they have tested dogs while they sleep. Using an electroencephalogram (EEG), they tested the brainwave activity of dogs while they slept. They discovered that dogs have brainwave activity and sleep patterns that are very similar to those of humans. Like…
Yes, dogs definitely see in color but they don’t quite see the same colors that we do. Dogs appear to see shades of yellow and blue but they don’t seem to be able to see shades of red and green. When they look at things that are red and green they see shades of gray…
The good news is that you can’t give your dog your cold. And you can’t catch a cold from your dog. But, your dog can have upper respiratory infections with symptoms like the common cold. He can cough and wheeze and be miserable just like you can. In your dog’s case, the culprit is usually…
A dog stays pregnant 63 days from the time of ovulation. This is not always exactly 63 days from the date of the mating, but it is usually very close. Not every dog that mates becomes pregnant. It often seems like the more the puppies are wanted, the more likely the dog will fail to…
No one really likes ticks, including your dog. But if you live in some areas you and your dog are likely to encounter them. Unlike fleas, ticks are not insects. They are arachnids which makes them relatives of spiders and mites. There are lots of different kinds of ticks in the world (over 850 species),…
Kennel cough is very common in dogs. It is something like the common cold for dogs. Its medical name is Infectious Tracheobronchitis or Bordetella. It is very contagious and, worldwide, many dogs experience it in the course of their lives. Kennel cough can be caused by many different things. Among the things that can cause…