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Staph infections in dogs and cats are not contagious to humans in the vast majority of cases. The risk of transmission of Staph from a pet to a person is even less likely if good hand washing is practiced. Can humans get infections from dogs? Dogs are a major reservoir for zoonotic infections. Dogs transmit …
Your dog walker should hold a second set of keys primarily in the case of an emergency. While unlikely a second set will be required, it’s important to plan for every eventuality. You want to ensure that if your regular dog walker was to be taken ill or if the keys were lost that they …
One tool I’ve found to be fairly effective is the “Pet Corrector.” It’s positive reinforcement approved and helps puppy owners get used to the idea of correction. The Pet Corrector is simply a can of compressed air. Is Pet Corrector safe for puppies? Speaking to the Folks Behind the Pet Corrector The Pet Corrector doesn’t …
What is this? A pup reaches his full height before he reaches his full weight. At 4 months old most dogs will only have reached about 30% of their adult weight, but 60% of their adult height. How much bigger will my 5 month old puppy get? How big will my puppy be when he …
How many cups are in a 13 oz can of wet dog food? A 13-ounce can is 1.625 US customary cups. How many ounces are in a cup of wet dog food? measuring cup can hold 3 to 3.5 oz. by weight of most dry pet foods or 3.5 to 5 oz. of most semi-moist …
Most dogs love them and they can be a wonderful part of our day. That being said, it is not necessary to take a walk every single day. Many dog caretakers feel like they are failing their dogs if they skip a daily walk. In fact, it is usually nothing to worry about, and sometimes …
Silent dog whistles typically start at 35,000 Hz and increase from there. 35,000 Hz is the maximum range that humans are capable of hearing. However, veterinarians state that dogs hear best at 4,000 Hz, which is well within the range of human hearing capabilities. What frequency should I set my dog whistle to? The frequency …
Most dogs are comfortable being petted on the chest, the shoulders and the base of the neck. When petting these areas, reach in from the side, rather than moving your hand over the top of the dog’s head. What places do dogs like? Many dogs enjoy petting from trusted people in the following areas: Lower …
How can I shorten my dog’s nails over time? The secret to keeping your dog’s nail tips short is to give frequent, gradual nail trims, or to make sure they get adequate activity on a regular basis. Consider that each time you trim that nail a little bit more every week, the quick should gradually …
8–10 weeks: One hour or less. Puppies this young simply can’t hold their urine for more than an hour, and even that is pushing it, sometimes! You might start crate training at this age, but you can’t leave a young puppy in a crate for long periods; they’ll wet their bed (a lot!) How long …