A Healthy Diet For Your Small Dog By Luke Donnelley When it comes to feeding your small dog it is important to ensure that you are familiar with the dietary requirement of your pet, and you are aware of what to feed him, what not to feed him, and how Read more...
Overcoming Dog Separation Anxiety By Emillie Loh Many dogs have separation anxiety. Separation anxiety in dogs exhibits behavior problems when they’re being left alone at home. This often leads to excessive barking, whining, chewing, house soiling Read more...
A Dog For All! By Stevio Dogs have been around for as long as man can remember. And for many of us that's a good thing because our lives have been made that much richer. There seems to be a breed to suit just about anybody. Read more...
The Boxer Dog Genealogy By Bishop Corsair This beautiful dog, the Boxer. The best companion dog in the history of dogs without a doubt. Well, I have had Boxers my entire life, so I have to admit my opinion will be a bit biased. I can tell Read more...
Overcoming Dog Separation Anxiety By Emillie Loh Many dogs have separation anxiety. Separation anxiety in dogs exhibits behavior problems when they’re being left alone at home. This often leads to excessive barking, whining, chewing, house soiling Read more...
How To Know When Your Dog Is Sick By Jack Prime Most owners will notice any sudden or odd changes in their dogs normal behaviour but it is useful to know the specific symptoms to watch out for.
If you shows symptoms of excessive drinking, sudden loss of appetite, continual vomiting or diarrhoea, or unusual lethargy then these should be obvious enough to raise your concern.
Discharge from the eyes or inflamed eyes, a shallow or rapid breathing pattern or perhaps persistent coughing can all be signs of something serious.
Typically when a is sick or ill they will show a raised temperature, indicated by a hot, dry nose. If your has a high temperature or even a very low temperature you should seek professional advice from your veterinarian.
Do be aware that a dog's temperature will be raised after strenuous activity or excitement and will not therefore be a reliable indication to its health.
If you are unsure you can take your dogs temperature yourself and this is taken rectally with a suitable thermometer. A dogs normal resting temperature is 101.5F, although if your is a hairless breed their temperature could be one or two degrees higher.
To take your dogs temperature choose a time when your is calm. You will need to ensure your is firmly held to prevent them from sitting down onto the thermometer. Smear the thermometer with vaseline or suitable lubricant and insert it into your dogs rectum about an inch.
Any reading above 102.5F or any reading below 100F should be regarded
Sudden Aggression In Older Dogs By Martin Olliver There are many forms of dog aggression. The distinguished police dog trainer Ed Frawley of Leerburg Kennels names 16 forms in his training guides, accounting for everything from the dog’s gender, to Read more...
Stop Your Dog Barking When You're At Home By Martin Olliver When you need to curb your dog’s barking, it can be a real challenge if the only time they do it is when you’re not there. Often, these dogs need a training program that will not only address the Read more...
