If your dog is breathing heavily because of heat stroke, you can help actively cool down him or her. This can include draping a wet towel over them and placing a fan in front of them. Your dog may also be given a low dose of a sedative to helpRead More →
So there you have it — a chicken gizzard is basically the stomach of the chicken. It’s made of muscular walls that contract. The gizzard is aided by gritty, sand-like particles that help to grind the food so that it may pass to the small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed.Read More →
In reality, however, a complete elimination of sound is considered impossible to achieve. Even so, the softening of a pet’s loud, incessant barking is enough inducement for most owners who seek this procedure out. Thankfully, debarking has gone way out of favor among veterinarians. Is it illegal to remove aRead More →
Sea salt and baking soda are the two most common salts called for in electrolyte recipes. Electrolyte recipes for dogs contain higher sugar-to-sodium ratios than electrolyte solutions for people, as dogs do not lose sodium as quickly. 1 teaspoon of salt. 1 teaspoon of salt per liter of water. IsRead More →
If your dog is breathing heavily because of heat stroke, you can help actively cool down him or her. This can include draping a wet towel over them and placing a fan in front of them. Your dog may also be given a low dose of a sedative to helpRead More →
Inbred Breeding Inbred females tend to give birth to smaller litters, with a higher incidence of birth defects among the puppies. Inbred dogs might have an apparent “lack of vigor,” or fitness. Overall, inbred dog fertility is lower than canines without close relatives in the family tree. What is theRead More →
The short answer: No. “I do not recommend giving pork rib bones to your dog,” said Susan Konecny, RN, DVM and medical director at Best Friends Animal Society®. Raw poultry and pork bones, in addition to cooked bones of any kind, should be off limits when it comes to yourRead More →