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, but most dogs only get powder in small amounts in cooked foods. A dog who ate an onion may vomit …
The more time that passes, the more likely you are to have pictures that feature several dogs who are no longer with you. If you, like me, have posted photos of your dogs on social media for a long time, there’s every chance that you, like …
Ticks can’t jump. Instead, they hang out at the ends of grass waiting to latch onto an unsuspecting host, like a dog, spreading diseases like babesiosis. Credit: Faba Photography | Getty Images Babesiosis is a tickborne disease that can affect dogs. Although the disease is seen …
Caption: Massage therapy is one of the treatments often offered by canine rehabilitation therapists. Credit: Georgiy Datsenko | Getty Images The term “physical therapist” is reserved for practitioners who treat human patients, but canine rehabilitation therapists (that’s the correct term) provide the same assistance for dogs. …
You can let your dog have share some oatmeal, but be sure it’s made from plain oats and water without things like raisins or artificial sweeteners. Credit: Aleksandar Nakic | Getty Images Your dog can safely eat most forms of oatmeal, but avoid those packets of …
Rice is a great bland food for dogs, but some dogs won’t eat it without something added to it, like chicken. Credit: hxyume | Getty Images The long and the short of it is – yes, dogs can eat rice. Cooked white rice is traditionally fed …
Who among us hasn’t wished at one point to stay home and never leave their dog ever? Now that pups everywhere have gotten a sweet taste of constant attention, lots of us are paying dearly for doing horrible things like going to the grocery store – …
Universal dog microchip scanners can be used to identify any dog with a microchip and get that dog back to the owner. Credit: Ali Cobanoglu | Getty Images YES, microchipping your dog is 100% worth it! This quick, easy, inexpensive process gives your dog permanent identification …
A dog who is constantly licking the base of his tail is reacting to discomfort. Credit: Maryna Terletska | Getty Images Dogs who spend a lot of time licking near the base of his tail are often suffering from anal gland issues, allergies, or both. Allergies, …