Lyme Disease in dogs is serious. While only deadly in rare cases, the disease can be quite painful for our furry friends. The disease is easy to contract, but fortunately, it's also easy to prevent as well as treat, although prevention is far and away preferred over … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2018
Why Is My Dog Afraid of Eating Out of Her Bowl?
Why is my dog afraid of eating out of her bowl? Sounds like a strange question, right? Oddly, it's one that comes up more often than you'd think! Dogs have some baffling food habits that make life interesting for everybody in the house. You know what I’m talking about … [Read more...]
10 Dog Breeds That Look Like a Wolf
Good family pets or wolves in dog's clothing? You be the judge with these 10 dog breeds that look like a wolf! I bet there's a few unique breeds you haven't heard of on this list! Several dog breeds do resemble their wolf cousins but are still all canine. Which dog is … [Read more...]
Why Does Your Dog Nip You When You Give Belly Rubs?
Why Does Your Dog Nip You When You Give Belly Rubs? Recently, a friend of mine approached me with an interesting question about her dog’s behavior. The dog – Sadie - would roll over on her belly, but she would bite as soon as someone tried to give her belly rubs. My … [Read more...]
CHF in Dogs – Managing the Disease for a Better Life
"What can I do to make my dog more comfortable until she passes? She has heart failure." I came across this question on a dog forum recently and thought it was a good time to talk about CHF in dogs in a bit more depth. While the words "heart failure" are terrifying and … [Read more...]