Don’t despair if your puppy seems to need your attention the most the moment that it’s time to sit down and share a meal with your family! You can meet his needs, and your own, by following this plan. Credit: David Petrus Ibars, Getty Images The …
When it comes to identifying whether drool may signal an emergency, it helps to know what is normal for your dog. Credit: Wavetop | Getty Images Dogs drool. Some just drool a little once in a while, while others (we’re looking at you, Newfoundlands) drool a …
Search and rescue canine unit at work in the desert. The Flehmen response in dogs and many other mammals is a natural reaction to a new or strange smell. Urine is one of the most common causes of the Flehmen response in dogs, but some male …
When your dog is scared, your job is to provide a calm, safe space for her. Credit: wdj | Getty Images It is heartbreaking to see your dog be scared and upset. To help your dog, stay calm yourself and try to make the situation less …
While many dogs will tolerate a lot from children—and are even happy to do so—failure to understand when a dog is uncomfortable and trying to get away can lead to serious bites. Credit: andresr | Getty Images While many dogs love children, or are at least …
Oliver had his hands on one or the other of the dogs almost constantly. Fortunately, they welcomed his company! Oliver came to California for an end-of-summer, two-week visit with us, and we enjoyed taking him for some fun adventures: a water park, paddle boarding, bike riding, …
Dogs can get tumors, cysts, lumps, and bumps just as we can and reporting them to the veterinarian sooner than later aids in successful treatment. Credit: Todorean Gabriel | Getty Images Terminology is important when it comes to lumps or bumps on your dog’s skin. A …
