Kidnapped From Planet Dog
We’ve updated this very popular article, originally published in late 2020, because it just turned into a whole book! Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet...
Treatment and Signs of Parasites in Dogs
Parasites in dogs affect both the dogs internal organs like the heart and digestive system, their skin, and orifices like the nose and ears.
How to Win the Body-Language Game
The key to dog body language is recognizing stress signals, and understanding what our own body language communicates to our dogs.
What is a Reactive Dog? Understanding Reactivity
A reactive dog means a dog who gets way too excited over something in her environment—and not just excited as in, “Oh hi, I’m so happy to see you!”
Why Do Dogs Lay on Your Feet?
We think that dogs may lay their head on our feet as a way to show they love us by being close.
What Is a Purebred Dog?
A purebred dogs is simply a dog bred from parents of the same phenotype while a mixed breed dog is bred from two or more phenotypes.
What Is a Dog Chiropractor?
Just as in a chiropractic session for humans, a dog chiropractor will palpate the dog’s spine, limbs, and even the skull to detect abnormalities.
Understanding Veterinary Telemedicine and Teletriage
It’s the middle of the night and something is not quite right with your dog. You’re concerned but don’t know if your dog needs to see a veterinarian right away. You call the local...
Why Do Dogs Howl at Sirens?
There’s a lot we don’t fully understand about canine communication including exactly why dogs howl. While the behavior itself is normal, dogs howling can be a problem.
Your Dog’s Healthy Gut
The gut microbiome is becoming known as an important part of overall health for both humans and canines. Investing in your dog's gut health can make a big difference in their quality of life.
Identifying Fungal Infections in Dogs
There are many kinds of fungal infections in dogs, including systemic fungal infections, fungal skin infections, and fungal ear infections.
Recognizing Displacement Behavior in Dogs
Displacement behavior is when your dog does something normal, but at weird times that feel out of context due to your dog experiencing conflict or frustration.
Why Does My Puppy Have Diarrhea?
Puppy diarrhea may be a minor or a major problem. Care starts with careful observation of your puppy's symptoms. If diarrhea isn't accompanied by other symptoms home care may resolve the problem.
My Dog Ate an Onion!
Approximately 100 grams – about a half cup – of onion can be toxic to a 45-lb. dog. Onion powder is more concentrated, and therefore worse.
Babesiosis in Dogs
Babesiosis in dogs is a tickborne disease that attacks red blood cells over time gradually causing anemia. The disease is seen worldwide, and the infection is carried for a lifetime.