Blog about our smaller friends
YES! Your dog can get sick from being outside in the cold weather for too long. It is too easy to think that just because your dog has a “fur coat”, he is protected from the ravages of winter weather. How cold is too cold for puppies? When temperatures start to fall below 45°F, some …
Dogs shake and tremble for all kinds of reasons — excitement, pain, old age, even nausea. Shivering and trembling may be symptoms of something serious — like poisoning, kidney disease, or injury. Should I be worried if my dog is shaking? Shaking, especially paired with other alarming symptoms, should result in a trip to the …
Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis is also known as kennel cough. This respiratory disease is highly contagious. Dogs that go to a grooming facility, lodging facility, dog park, or participate in any other activities that include close contact with other dogs are at risk for this disease. How long is a dog contagious with tracheobronchitis? Once the …
However, puppies that need to tinkle more than once per hour per month of age may be suffering from a health problem (see further explanation below). A variety of medical problems can cause puppies to urinate especially frequently, including urinary tract infections, kidney problems, diabetes, and others. Is it normal for my 5-month-old puppy to …
The best place to start is to get in touch with a registered charitable organisation – the largest being Pets As Therapy (or PAT dogs). A new charity named Therapy Dogs Nationwide started in 2016 also works with volunteers and their temperament tested dogs. Can I get an emotional support dog UK? In the UK …
Why you shouldn’t get a doggy door? But while they might add convenience to your life, doggy doors are seriously compromising the security of your home. “Doggy doors definitely need to be protected,” says Bob Tucker, a spokesperson for ADT Security. “They are a point of intrusion in the home for burglars.” Can you put …