If you have a dog, canine diarrhea is probably a relatively regular occurrence. Their different digestive system means that certain foods can upset their equilibrium, resulting in a loose and runny stool that is unpleasant to clean up but nothing to worry about. You’ll need to know what you can give your dog for their …
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Should you get a puppy while pregnant? The short answer is no. No, you should not! Of course, if you’re searching this question, you’re probably like me and you’ll just get the puppy anyway! Personally, having a new puppy around while I was pregnant was no big deal at all. We already had one dog, …
If your dog has been in an accident or seems unwell, you will want to rush them to the vet to get them the help they need. But what about when your dog seems generally well and happy? How often do you need to take them to the vet just for a routine check-up? The …
We all know that children tend to get ear infections pretty regularly, but the same is true for dogs. The shape of their ear canals means they are more prone to developing ear infections than humans, and if they have long floppy ears that cover and close their ear canals, they are even more prone …
Dog guilt after bringing home your baby – How to adjust to caring for your baby when you have active dogs and a needy cat! Hang in there!
I wanted to share my experience on how to fly with a puppy in case it will help others considering the same. Last month I decided to fly from Bozeman to Minneapolis to pick up my new Lab puppy and then fly back with my puppy in the cabin with me. This was much easier …
Today’s article is about the Norwex Microfiber Pet Towel and Pet Mitt. I currently use both products with my 38-lb dog, Wally. Lindsay also tested out the products with her dog, Remy. Wally loves these soft, microfiber products! He has a love-hate relationship with water and bath time. He lets out a sigh of relief …
When my dog Baxter was sick, I wished that he could tell me what was wrong. “Does it hurt? What are you feeling?” Unfortunately, he couldn’t answer me. But I feel we got as close as possible to the answer through a consultation at a veterinary hospital that takes the human model of care and …
The morning after our dog, Baxter, died, our 2-year-old daughter Ellie walked over to his empty dog bed and waved her hand through the air as though petting an imaginary dog. Then, she fetched a little plate from her toys and brought it over to the dog bed and explained that she was feeding “purple …
Many dogs fear going to the vet. While some are simply shy or nervous, others are truly aggressive and will growl, lunge and even try to bite. If your dog is aggressive at the vet, I have some ideas for you to try. I’m Barbara and I write regularly for That Mutt. I’m also a …