The holidays are upon us, which means spending lots of quality time with friends, family, and our furry friends. But the cold weather and festivities of the holiday season mean dog owners must be extra vigilant to protect their pets’ health. Read on for our tips to keep your dog healthy during the holiday season.
Feeding your dog is something you should take comfort in, not second guess. By understanding and knowing how to read pet food and treat labels, dog owners can be confident in the food there are feeding their dogs. The Guaranteed Analysis listed on pet foods can often be confusing, but understanding its measurements is helpful for dog owners who want to learn more about their pet’s food.
The American Disabilities Act of 1990 defines an assistance dog as “any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including, but not limited to, guiding individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching dropped items." Assistance dogs are usually used in three different ways: hearing dogs, guide dogs, and service dogs.
Dogs often chew on things they shouldn’t such as shoes, bags, and furniture. This destructive chewing can be solved with training and the help of some delicious treats!
If you’ve noticed that your dog’s nose is dry, you might be concerned. Urban legend tells us that a dry, warm nose means something is off with your dog. And since a moist nose helps your dog’s 220 million scent receptors do their job, a dry nose in the long term could be cause for concern.
You may have been here before. The sudden realization that you’re not alone, the attempt to run, followed by the release of foul-smelling spray from the skunk you’ve stumbled upon. Humans usually know not to bother a skunk, but our pups may have to learn from experience. If your dog has been sprayed, have no fear. Here’s how to get rid of the skunk smell on dogs naturally.
