Healthy Pets, Healthy Lives !
This blog is rather personal for me, and I’m sure I’ll have completed it having shed many tears in the writing of it. It just so happens that my dear Amy (a Romeo daughter) is almost 13, but is creeping into those senior years. Now, she still walks 2 miles a day with me and is doing quite well for an old gal. But I did many things right with…
So you want a puppy? Should you adopt From a breeder? What do you need to know before you start your quest? What are the pitfalls to avoid? Also: You’ve found the perfect “furbaby,” now what?Discover the best way to navigate the waters of welcoming a new canine family member. The information in Insider Secrets to Adopting the Right Dog allows you to experience a smooth, peaceful transition for you…
Most dogs at some time in their lives can be caught doing the ‘boot-scootin’ boogie’ on your carpet while you cry, “nooooo….”(in embarrassment, if there are guests! Lol) There are many possible reasons for this behavior, but most times its to relieve itchy, irritated, inflamed, or even impacted anal glands. The most common causes of anal gland issues are diet (stool issues), trauma to the glands, tilted glands (most are…
How do I know what to feed my dog?? (Especially with so much info and brands marketing their food! It can be confusing!) In a recent survey of pet owners, about 25% revealed that they change the diet they feed their dog or cat every 12 months!!! (I was actually very shocked by that!) Interestingly, dog owners are most likely to switch to a higher quality food more than cat…
Getting a dog is a delight, but it can also be a crash course with no real blueprint or comprehensive how-to guide. Things have a way of coming up. Curve balls are hurled your way. In four years with my dog, I’ve learned about a lot of things vets don’t mention during that first puppy check-up. 1. The meaning of mucus in dog poop A delightful topic, yes, but an…
It is a purebred dog hailing from the Estrela Mountains of Portugal. These dogs are courageous, loyal, and protective. The Estrela Mountain Dogs are also called Portuguese Shepherd and Cao da Serra da Estrela. These beautiful dogs are quite large that is why it is suitable to keep them in large houses that have large yards where they can roam and enjoy. Apartments are not ideal to keep these dogs.…
What is Tramadol? Tramadol is a medical drug that is a kind of opioid that is used to numb the pain which is of moderate nature, it is commonly used by Human beings but it also happens to be prescribed by veterinarians for dogs who have a chronic disease or general injury. It alters the reaction of the dog’s body to pain by inhibiting the usage of certain…
Bread is a famous food item that is consumed across the globe. It is one of the oldest food items humans have made. From sandwiches to French toasts bread is used in a variety of edible items. It must be present in your kitchen right now. Not only this, but even our pets are also really familiar with bread. Sometimes, while eating bread in any form, you think about sharing…
Potatoes are eaten all over the world. Humans just love potatoes in any form, be it French fries or mashed potatoes. While eating potatoes, you must have thought about sharing it with your dog. At that moment a question must have popped up in your minds that are potatoes safe and good for dogs? The simple answer to your question is “yes” and only when the potatoes are cooked. An…
The behavior is not that bizarre for dogs. Canines lick one another as a submissive sign or when mothers clean and bond with their newborn pups. “Now that folk’s structure most of a dog’s pack, licking behavior has been transferred to us,” said Dr. Jennifer Coates, DVM, who serves on the planning board for Pet Life Today. “Dogs often lick people to point out Affection, as a greeting, or to…