Reprinted with permission by Mailey McLaughlin, M.Ed. If you are like most dog owners, your house is littered with any number of dog toys. But you can’t figure out why, with so many toys of his own, Fido doesn’t really seem interested in them. It is because they have very little value to him. In [...]
By Jenna Stregowski, RVT, About.com Obesity in Dogs: Canine Weight Management and Obesity Prevention By Jenna Stregowski, RVT, About.com Guide Canine obesity is one of the fastest growing health problems seen in dogs today. As with people, obesity can lead to a variety of diseases, disorders and other complications in dogs. In a 2008 study, [...]
by Jennifer Viegas/ Discovery News If a dog’s eyes appear to be riveted to you and your sandwich the next time you try to enjoy lunch, consider the clever, strategical intent of your rapt viewer. That’s because new research has just demonstrated dogs quietly sneak food when we’re not looking, waiting for the perfect opportunity [...]
by Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger, www.traveldogbooks.com Why is Fluffy fat? She gets a diet dog food and two nice walks every day. You might have to check with your vet about a possible medical cause, but first make sure that everybody in the family is on board with your dog’s meal plan. Somebody could [...]
During the dog days of summer, water fun is a popular relief from the intense heat and humidity. There’s nothing more refreshing and fun for humans and dogs alike than a splash in the water when temperatures soar. A cool dip in the swimming pool under a hot summer sun is definitely one of life’s [...]
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith Heatstroke occurs when normal body mechanisms cannot keep the body’s temperature in a safe range. Animals do not have efficient cooling systems (like humans who sweat) and get overheated easily. A dog with moderate heatstroke (body temperature from 104º to 106ºF) can recover within an hour [...]
Laura Pakis of Acme Canine and Mark Weilbacher of Acme Hotdog & Sausage Company share the same name, but they didn’t know each other. They also share more than a name; they share a philosophy and ideal of how to run their businesses. And they also share a common interest in dogs, just not the [...]
by Nadya Bennett When signs of summer start to appear, most of us begin to think about warm days, cool nights, vacations and of course, swimming pools and beaches. There is nothing like lounging in cool, relaxing water on a hot day. Well, your canine friend feels that heat just as much as we do [...]
Asking when you can allow your dog to be off leash is not a whole lot different from the question, “When will you be able to let your son or daughter take your Porsche or Mercedes out for a spin with his buddies or her friends?” The answer can range from now to never. Different [...]
Backyard versions of six popular canine games. Cathy M. Rosenthal/ dogchannel You throw the ball over and over again, and your dog happily retrieves it. But wouldn’t it be more fun to play with your dog in ways that bring out his special talents? Borrowing a few ideas from canine sports, use these tips to [...]
Thinking about getting away for a vacation? What’s stopping you? Ah, you don’t want to kennel your dog but taking your dog along is such a hassle! Why not consider a vacation spot created with you dog in mind? Head out to a dog camp. Pet owners have an increasing desire to vacation with the [...]
How much serious thought have you given to dog fitness? If you’re like many dog enthusiasts, you may believe that your dog is doing just fine managing things for himself, but the fact is that many dogs could benefit from a little active fitness management on the part of their caretakers. Just like their human [...]