Like us humans, there are going to be times when your dog is going to have a medical emergency. These emergencies, as the name states, are going to have to be solved immediately. Failing to treat or get your dog help can result in some traumatic consequences. They can also be pretty costly. Do you […]
Getting rid of tapeworms in dogs always requires a veterinarian Guest post A dog is no doubt man’s best friend. He loves you more than he loves himself. But sometimes our best friend needs much attention especially when he starts falling sick. Many dogs at some or the other phase of life are infected by […]
So, is turkey bad for dogs? The holidays are upon us. We do our best to keep Napa away from the table, so he doesn’t beg. But for whatever reason, house guests seem to take rules into their own hands when it comes to table scraps! So, with Napa’s first Thanksgiving upon us, the last […]
After a snotty day on the couch surrounded by tissues, and then chasing Napa around after said tissues, I thought to myself.. can I get Napa sick with my human cold? I guessed it was unlikely, but took to the interwebs to find out! So if you are sick, you may be asking yourself. Can […]
Napa is, what the vet has called him, an indiscriminate eater. Slugs, nails, socks, you name it, he’s put it in his mouth. Because our constant struggle to put together a foods that make dogs sick list, we decided to keep this resource updated for ourselves and for everyone. The ASPCA says not to feed […]
Much to his surprise, Napa recently learned that his friends Fenway and Lucy have eaten poop before! The dogs live in different households, eat different foods and different treats, and have different exercise patterns. The only constant is that both Fenway and Lucy seem to really love poop from the cat-litter box! Since many dogs […]
If you’ve ever discussed dog poop clean up with friends, acquaintances, or even strangers, you’ve probably encountered many very strong opinions. Most vocal are pet parents who believe firmly in cleaning up after pets every time their four-legged friends use the bathroom. In fact, people who don’t even own animals feel strongly about cleaning up […]
If you’ve noticed that your dog seems to be using the bathroom with urgency and much more frequently, or if her feces are liquid or very loose, your dog is experiencing a bout of diarrhea. A tell-tale symptom of diarrhea is frequent loose – or even liquid – bowel movements. Also, diarrhea might last for […]
If you read our post yesterday on dog constipation, you might be wondering if we have any thoughts on safe dog laxatives to help your pet. Good news! Here are a few things you can try at home to help your dog unload their bowels safely. Exercise: Believe it or not, consistent exercise […]
