Wolf Hybrid Dogs

admin
“When we try to tame Mother Nature, she often turns against us.” – Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer A wolf hybrid dog is a dog crossed with a wolf. This cross can happen in various percentages from small to great. Any percentage of a wolf mixed with a dog should be considered a wolf hybrid. This is often the danger of wolf hybrids, you never know what you are going to get. There are breeders out there who advertise their pups as hybrids when they are almost pure wolf. This is an especially dangerous scenario. As the domestic dog has descended from a wolf, many people think that it won’t… Read More Continue Reading

Prednisone in dogs

admin
Prednisone is a medication that has a wide range of usages in dogs. Generally speaking, steroids are used to reduce inflammation, allergies, or suppress the immune system. Prednisone in dogs is prescribed for many different conditions, including atopy (skin allergies), inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune blood disorders, autoimmune disorder such as lupus, arthritis, allergic conjunctivitis, uveitis (inflammation inside the eye), asthma, specific muscular disorders, and more. Prednisone, if used properly, is a very useful drug and can cure many conditions, but must be used with caution because it has many side effects. Prednisone, if taken long enough and at high enough dosages, can weaken the immune system and cause problems with… Read More Continue Reading

Vegetables for Dogs

Pam
Are vegetables good for dogs? Even though dogs are primarily carnivores, vegetables will add some necessary nutrients to their diet. When feeding vegetables to dogs, be sure and keep their portion sizes small. It is a good idea to talk to your vet about how much regular food you should be giving your dog if you have decided to give vegetables to your dog. You should also make sure that your dog doesn’t eat too quickly and choke on the vegetables you are giving him. Less is more when it comes to vegetables. They can cause gas in your dog. Should you be giving your dog a vegetable for the… Read More Continue Reading

How to Use Rewards with Dogs

admin
One effective way to reward your dog is with what is known as a reward marker. This is a way of communicating with your dog the exact moment that they do something right. A reward marker is a sound that is made before the dog receives the treat. This sound can be made with a clicker, in what is known as clicker training. Clickers are beneficial as they are easily heard by most dogs. With practice, precise timing can be easily communicated. It is a distinguishable sound that is not likely to be confused with background noise. Be aware that a clicker may be too loud for some dogs such… Read More Continue Reading

Vet Dogs: Mission K-9 Rescue

admin
A non-profit organization, Mission K-9 Rescue is devoted to bringing happiness to veterans and military dogs who have retired. Many people don’t realize that there are thousands of dogs who have unknowingly risked their lives protecting military personnel. These dogs have carried out important missions like detecting bombs, drugs, weapons and more. Mission K-9 rescue works to provide money to aid these rescue dogs. They are in charge of transporting the dogs, and handling their adoption into their new family. It costs money to ship the dogs back to the United States to become adopted. These dogs must have a handler accompany them on their journey. Having the money and… Read More Continue Reading

Foxtail Grass Can Kill Your Dogs

admin
What dog doesn’t enjoy running through a field of grass? However, you should be aware that there are some wild grasses that are dangerous for your dog. Foxtail grass is one of these. They have sharp seeds that can be extremely detrimental for dogs. They are designed to burrow into the ground with seed. However, they can also get into a dog’s skin where they can cause serious injury, infection and even death. The torpedo-shaped awns found on foxtails are similar to bullets, as they can penetrate any part of a dog’s body. These often can get lodged in a dog’s nose, ears, underbelly, rear end and paws. Dogs with… Read More Continue Reading

Do Dogs Watch TV?

admin
In short, it depends on the dog. What breed a dog is may have an influence on how he reacts to images on the television. For example, hounds which are driven by smell may not care too much about what is visually going on, but herding breeds like terriers may be more interested. Dog owners may commonly leave on a radio or TV when they leave home, in hopes that hearing the sound will be more comforting than hearing the silence. Nicholas Dodman, veterinary behaviorist at Tufts University talks about dogs watching TV when he says, “They orient to things they’re interested in, look at it for a couple of… Read More Continue Reading

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?

admin
According to certified veterinary behaviorist E’Lise Christensen Bell, just because a dog’s tail is wagging, this doesn’t mean it wants to be petted. She says that if you see stiffened muscles, dilated pupils, tense facial muscles or ears pinned forward or back, that you should back off. According to Animal Planet, dogs use their tails to communicate strong feelings such as agitation, annoyance and anger as well as happiness. This means that a person can get bitten by a dog that is wagging its tail. Bell says in order to figure out what the tail wag means, look at the direction it is wagging in. She says that studies show… Read More Continue Reading

The Top 6 Best Dogs for a Small Apartment

admin
If you live in a small apartment, let’s face it. Size does matter. Some dogs are bigger and need more space to run around in, while others are content even in small spaces. Let’s take a look at some dogs who will work nicely for a small apartment. Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terriers are the most popular toy dog breed in the United States. Their tiny size of only 7 pounds makes them perfect for apartment life. The Yorkie is a great lap dog, providing you give her a lot of attention. There are different types of personalities within this breed. Some Yorkies are cuddly and perky, wanting to follow around… Read More Continue Reading

Coprophagia: That’s just Nasty! When dogs eat their own poop

admin
Eating poop has got to be one of the most disgusting habits in which dogs engage. Eating poop, otherwise known as coprophagia, is a common natural behavior that compels dogs to consume feces, which is naturally disgusting to their human companions. If your dog engages in this behavior, you may be wondering why, and more importantly, how can you get him to stop. Coprophagia is a natural instinct Mother dogs eat their puppie’s feces to hide them from predators, and it is common for puppies to taste and try to eat it.  Not only that, at least one of the puppies will be the clean up dog, otherwise known as… Read More Continue Reading