If you have a dog, you’ve probably at some point experienced them running around and jumping, overfull of energy and excitement at your return to the house after work. However, do you also notice that they chewed through your shoes during the day? Or that your neighbors report your dog was barking ...
Dan Baker is a Content Writer that works with Oakpark Group
For many dog owners, the idea of someone stealing their pet from the street or even from their own garden is unthinkable. Unfortunately, it is a very possible scenario. Dog theft in the UK is on the rise and has reached an all-time high. To help dog owners keep their pets safe from criminals ...
If you do, just talk to your vet about which sedative to use to help your dog sleep through the car rides and be rested for when you make a stop. You’ll also want to ensure that your dog is up to date on all of his medications for the trip, so check with your vet about any shots that may be ...
According to Dogs Trust, over 56,000 UK dogs were homeless in 2018. And by adopting a dog, you can not only save a pup from possible euthanasia but give animal shelters more time to spend with those left in their care. Adoption also discourages unregulated animal breeding and reduces ...
Nicole, editor in chief of Alpha Trained Dog
In general, a dog’s temperature is between 100 and 102.5 degrees. When the temperature rises to 108, it’s time for an emergency trip to the vet. Of course, as they say, an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of the cure. In other words, it’s far better to avoid heatstroke in dogs ...
As a pet parent, you want your dog to be active, happy, and healthy at all times. Luckily, dogs are one of the happiest creatures, to begin with. However, that shouldn’t stop you from going the extra mile to make them happier and healthier by following the necessary precautions and taking care of ...
We strongly recommend you to go and ask your veterinarian first because there are a lot of reasons why dogs won't go upstairs. Let a doc check your dog, examine its health and status to make a prediction about it, especially if the dog is afraid of stairs suddenly. Only after this step considers to ...
You love your canine friend so much and would go the extra mile to keep them safe from pests and illnesses, but even after the best of efforts, parasites such as fleas can somehow creep in. This can be frustrating, especially because you’ve done your best to keep them away but these pesky critters ...
Adopting a rescue dog is a wonderful moment for both you and your new pet. Giving a dog a second chance at a loving home is one of the most rewarding experiences for any animal lover.It’s important to remember that adoption is stressful for a dog though. He or she must suddenly adapt to a new ...
Frank Hamilton
When you have familiarized yourself with all the requirements of the airline, then it's time to think about how and where to place the pet during the flight. If your dog is small, you can place it under the seat. But again, remember that there are airline rules that dictate how you should transport ...
A dog’s waste contains millions of bacteria, viruses (e.g., Parvoviridae family), parasites (e.g., tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms, etc.) and pathogens (e.g., Salmonella) that cause diseases. Particularly, a gram of poop contains about 23 million of E-coli bacteria. Failure to pick it up is ...
Fleas not only irritate your dog, but they can also cause serious health issues too, such as flea allergy dermatitis caused by the flea’s saliva and leads to itching, inflammation and can even cause hair loss. Similarly, there are other diseases that a flea bite can infect your dog with, so it is ...
If you are traveling in summer, always bring water and a bowl with you too as dogs need to hydrate as much as we do in hot weather. You can bring your dog's normal bowl if you wish but you may want to consider buying a portable travel bowl for holidays and days out. Travel bowls made of tough fabric ...
