Dogs playing in barns can easily get in trouble if rat poison is being used to keep unwanted rodents away. Credit: K. Thalhofer | Getty Images If your dog ate rat poison, call ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline (855)764-7661 immediately. Have your …
A dog who doesn’t feel well usually appears depressed and uninterested in food and life around him. If your dog ignores food and water, call your veterinarian. Credit: Cavan Images | Getty Images A dog who won’t eat is probably sick. If he has vomiting and …
The most effective way to prevent odor is to clean up urine as soon as possible but there are still options for set-in stains and smells. Credit: Liudmila Chernetska | Getty Images Your dog pees on the rug, you clean it up, and the stain remains. …
Puppy strangles most often occur in dogs younger than six months old. If your puppy is showing symptoms, it’s time to take him to a veterinarian. Credit: Carolyn Ann Ryan | Getty Images Puppy strangles—also known as canine juvenile cellulitis—is a rare condition in young puppies. …
We’d never recommend looking for free advice online. Doing research on reputable websites is a better tack. This morning, as I often do, I picked up my phone and checked for any urgent messages or emails, then idly scrolled through various social media pages: TikTok, Instagram, …
Purebred dogs, like these Basset puppies, are bred to preserve breed characteristics, like size, color, and personality. Credit: Lisa Van Dyke | Getty Images While we always encourage people looking for a dog or puppy to check shelters and rescues, a purebred dog may be the …
