Unilateral hip dysplasia is a type of hip dysplasia that affects large dogs mostly, in their first year of life. It’s a condition that is caused by microfractures in the cartilaginous area. These microfractures come as a result of different factors, such as improper weight, genetic predisposition, excessive growth rate, exercise rate, etc. I have … Read more
Your dog urinating indoors can be frustrating and often leads to a reason for getting rid of your pet. I think the saddest thing is that most owners don’t even try to get to the bottom of this problem before making a decision. What can you do if your dog pees when she’s excited? I’ll … Read more
I control my dog’s waste, and while this may seem odd for people who don’t have pets, dog owners know that poop gives important clues about your dog’s health, and that it’s essential to pay attention to quantity and its features. So, if you’re one of those owners who ask themselves “Why does my dog … Read more
Usually, dogs poop 1 to 5 times a day in their optimal health condition, and depending on the frequency of their meal, some of them may be on the lower end of the higher end of that escalation. Dogs that have health issues may poop more or less depending on that health issue. It’s not … Read more
No. Declawing your dog doesn’t just mean to cut its nails, but it means to cut off the end of the toe permanently to remove the nail. Dogs need their toes to help their walking in balance and grip. Performing this surgery, and declawing your dog, is considered animal cruelty, and prohibited in many countries. … Read more
Yes, dogs can get Herpes, also known as Canine Herpes, and it is a transmittable disease. Canine Herpes lives in the reproductive areas of the dog and is transmitted through physical contact, sneezing, sniffing, licking, coughing, from the infected dog to the uninfected one. Symptoms will appear in 4 to 6 days after infection. From … Read more