When the time comes to say goodbye, all dog parents hope their pets peacefully pass away after a long, happy life. The unfortunate reality, however, is senior dogs and dogs suffering from illness or injury most often rely on their owners to know when it’s time to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Choosing to end a …
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Summer’s either here or near (depending on where you live), and as the temp heats up, your dog will appreciate cool treats on hot days just as much as you do. But instead of offering a human hot weather treat like a sugary popsicle to your pup, consider making a batch of doggy bone broth …
Most conventional veterinarians continue to recommend the widespread use of chemical flea and tick preventives, never mentioning nontoxic alternatives or the possible side effects from using these pesticides. This one-size-fits-all policy is not a good approach if the goal is to protect the health of dogs and cats. Fipronil, for example, is the insecticide found …
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iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Every dog needs something to eat out of, but not every dog necessarily needs the same type of bowl. These days, a food bowl for dogs is more than just a plain …
For Pups With Short Attention Spans… Veterinary Dental Specialists are dentists for dogs that perform cleanings, oral surgery, and other maintenance to support dogs’ dental health. When dogs are around 3–4 years old, it is recommended that they receive a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) during which doggy dentists clean the teeth, probe …
The majority of dog owners — nearly 4 in 51 — say they’ve witnessed their dog acting jealous. Behaviors such as whining if you’re giving your other dog attention, pushing their body against you or standing between you and another person are signs that your dog may be feeling a little green with envy. Anecdotally, …
If you have a dog with light-colored fur, getting rid of their tear stains can be a nightmare. Cleaning tear stains might seem like a hassle, and they stand out like a sore thumb in photos. Yet, if you think tear stains are annoying, imagine how your dog feels! Having a crusty brown substance around …
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After having to put down her 2-year-old Golden Retriever, Luna, a Wisconsin woman named Samantha Carress has been devastated. The fact that Luna’s death was avoidable has hit the owner hard, and she is doing everything possible to caution other pet owners about a hidden “dog killer” in their homes. Image/Story Source Credit: KPIX CBS …
Woman Warns Pet Owners Of ‘Silent Killer’ Lurking In Homes That Killed Her Dog Read More »
A recent study of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) ruptures in agility dogs suggests that a lack of core strength from routine physical exercise, coupled with participation in activities like flyball, may put them at higher risk for this type of injury.1 Damage to the cranial cruciate ligament is the second most common orthopedic condition in …