Many dogs love apples. If you are particularly observant, you may have noticed that some dog foods include apples among their ingredients. Merrick, Fromm, Orijen, and some other companies use apples in some of their recipes. You may have wondered if it’s safe to give your dog some apple slices or to make some treats…
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…
The leash is far more than a tool that prevents your dog from running off—and keeps you in compliance with municipal rules for leashed walks. Instead, a leash is also the physical connection between you and your dog. The leash carries your signals down its length, transmitting everything from your directions to your mood. The…
Are you and your dog battling winter weather? As wave after wave of snowstorms continue to blanket so many areas, dogs—and dog lovers—get restless. In an effort to continue with their daily walks and exercise routine, many dog lovers resolve to continue their outings in spite of the winter weather. When is it safe to…
Dogs sneeze for mostly the same reasons that people sneeze. Sneezing is when air is suddenly expelled through the nasal passages or the mouth so a dog can do this just as you can, even though his mouth and nose are shaped differently. The body is typically trying to get rid of something irritating through…
Shedding coat is the way your dog adapts to weather and temperature changes during the year. Wolves and other canids also shed their coat, but most dogs are a little different from wolves. Wolves have long outer guard hairs on their coat that can be up to four inches long. These guard hairs are slick…
Dogs usually run away by accident. A dog doesn’t usually intend to run away or get lost. Dogs don’t think like that. Your dog lives in the moment. He could love you more than anything in the world and be very happy but he obeys his instincts. So, if the gate is left open and…
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…