As we usher in the New Year, what better time to reflect on ways to enhance our furry friends' well-being? Here are some New Year's resolutions crafted with love, knowledge, and a holistic approach to make 2024 your dog's happiest year yet!
Dogs can indeed grieve the loss of their fellow canine friends, and supporting them during this time is crucial.
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It’s just so upsetting… One minute these dogs are out enjoying their evening walk and the next minute they are in the ER with horrific bite wounds. I’ve seen so many toy breed dogs lose their lives this way.
This may be one of the most complained about behaviors concerning our dogs. Always consider the why, acknowledge the cause, and change the pup's state through commands, movement, and/or sound.
Your dog's habit of jumping on people is natural. It's their way to try to reach faces for greetings, licks, and sniffs. That's how they would meet other dogs. We often unintentionally encourage this behavior when our puppies are smaller because it's cute and we enjoy it. However, when they get larger it can become a problem.
“Why does my dog eat poop?” is one of the most common questions I get as a veterinarian. This is mostly because dog guardians are absolutely disgusted by this behavior. And I get it, it’s gross. Especially when your dog licks your face and the image of your dog eating poo pops in your mind… yuck! Poop-eating, also known as coprophagia, is very common in dogs and there are several reasons that your dog may be doing it.
Car travel can be a nightmare when your dog is experiencing car sickness however, with a plan and some patience you can help your dog overcome it.
This practice in the U.S. continues to contrast with the general attitudes in many European countries, where neutering is commonly avoided and not promoted by animal health authorities. Studies are proving that this practice of juvenile spaying and neutering promotes increased incidences of debilitating joint disorders, certain cancers and urinary incontinence.