The Easter holidays is a great time for children to enjoy activities filled with surprise Easter egg hunts and chocolatey treats. As fun as Easter weekend can be for the youngsters, it’s also a time for pet parents to be vigilant that their dogs do not get accidentally poisoned by chocolate. Veterinarians say that the…
When you go fishing, or you purchase a raw salmon, think twice before sharing it with your dog. Salmon Poisoning Disease (or fish disease) is a rare, but potentially fatal condition seen in dogs that eat certain types of raw fish. Salmon (salmonid fish) and other anadromous fish (fish that swim upstream in freshwater to…
Not all dogs rescued from terrible situations rehabilitate at the same rate. Some feral dogs might take a year or two before they will trust you enough to even get close. This is the case with Sheba. Sheba was saved by Dogs Deserve Better from Olympic Animal Sanctuary, an animal rescue that came under scrutiny…
For the third year in a row, Skiffle and Lucy Creek have won the Freestyle Heelwork to Music Competition at Crufts, the largest dog show in the UK, and you are about to see why. Heelwork to music is a dog sport similar to musical canine freestyle and involves intricate moves. In freestyle routines demonstrates…
If you want to bond more with your dog, try “dog speak”. Scientists have found that the way we speak to our dogs is important in relationship-building, similar to the way “baby-talk” is to bonding between a baby and an adult. Researchers from the University of York wanted to test whether speaking to dogs in…
Teaching your dog to come when called is one of the most important things you can train your dog to do, for their safety and for the safety of others. A dog’s response to the come command (commonly called a “recall”) is an essential tool for every dog parent. Whether you are having fun at…
Cookie Dough the Shar Pei was rescued by Vet Ranch after the dog was left at a shelter in very poor shape. The dog had a skin infection and ulcers in her eyes and she had been used as a breeding dog at a puppy mill. Cookie Dough couldn’t see and was likely blind her…
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made via these links. It’s something every pet parent dreads. Their dog getting skunked. The pungent musk can stick on your dog for weeks, months and even up to a year, if it’s not dealt with…
Canine Parvovirus (or “Parvo” as it is commonly referred to) is highly contagious virus infection that is spread from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with their feces. Canine Parvovirus affects domestic dogs and also other canine species including foxes, wolves, and coyotes. The disease is primarily spread through fecal matter in dirt….
Coyotes are a common wildlife species throughout North America. The coyote (Canis latrans) is a member of the dog family and has adapted well our urban landscapes and appears to be equally comfortable living in city suburbs as they do out in the wilderness. As coyotes are becoming an increasingly common urban predator, attacks on…
Everyone knows how therapeutic massage is for your body. It helps blood circulate and relieve muscle tension, stiffness and soreness. But not everyone knows how good it is for dogs too! Massage can help relax a nervous dog and it can help relieve joint stiffness and muscle pain in active dogs, aging dogs and dogs…
Retailers across the United States pulled at least 31 varieties of dog food off the shelves after an investigation found the food contained the euthanasia drug, pentobarbital. The lethal drug is most commonly used for euthanazition of dogs, cats and horses. The FDA launched an investigation after an investigative news story by WJLA detected the…