by Janice A. Jones Have you ever wondered just how to socialize a puppy? Does it mean taking him or her to the dog park or introducing them to every neighbor, friend, or family member you have? Maybe it means taking weeks off from …
While veterinary telemedicine can be helpful in many situations, it has its limits. Since the vet won’t be able to directly observe your dog, getting a diagnosis may be more difficult. Credit: Oscar Wong | Getty Images It’s the middle of the night and something is …
Miniature American Shepherd by Janice Jones |Last Updated 04-28-2024 Energetic, versatile, and bright are just a few ways to describe these little herding dogs that resemble their larger cousins, the Australian Shepard. Here is a dog that has a natural or docked bobtail with often odd …
Once one dog starts howling, others will often join in. Credit: Erdi Kahraman | Getty Images If you’ve ever heard dogs howling, you know it can be quite an attention-getter. Howling in response to specific noises, particularly high-pitched, prolonged sounds such as sirens or fire alarms, …
Miniature Schnauzer, by Janice Jones, Updated 04-8-2024 Once used to patrol stables from intruders and vermin, the Miniature Schnauzer is now a very popular companion dog. This is a breed with much variety of temperament. You might hear words such as active, calm, quarrelsome, timid, high-strung, …
An appropriate diet, enriched with prebiotics and probiotics as needed, will help maintain good gut health. Credit: Don Mason | Getty Images DNA research has documented the importance of gut microbes in human and canine health, immunity, and longevity. A healthy microbiome—an umbrella term used to …
Woody used the Chewzie to help him get a good grip on the bully stick. But the primary purpose of this and the other bully-stick holders we tested was to prevent dogs from swallowing the last few inches of a bully stick, potentially causing choking or …
