Dog Training: How to Use Rewards
The article, Dog Training Using Rewards: Why, covered why positive reinforcement training is so beneficial and important for you and your dog. The second part covers some of the basics in
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Destructive Chewing by Puppies and Dogs
Destructive chewing is a common problem in puppies and adult dogs. Chewing by puppies is a natural, normal behavior. Puppies chew because they’re teething, they’re playing, they’re learning about their
Desensitizing Your Dog to a Muzzle
Why use a muzzle? Comfortably wearing a muzzle is a great skill for any dog to have. Chances are it will be necessary to wear one at some point during
Digging Deeper: Getting the Facts on the Dangers of Antifreeze and Your Pets
Chances are, you’re already aware of the fact that antifreeze can be a dangerous poison to humans and animals alike. But do you know why the substance is so toxic
De-Skunking Your Dog or Cat
Getting sprayed by a skunk happens to curious dogs who stick their noses into places that annoy skunks. It happens to cats, too, just not nearly as often. Unless your
Degenerative Myelopathy Leads to Paralysis of Dog’s Hindquarters
Degenerative myelopathy (also known as DM, German shepherd degenerative myelopathy, or chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy) is a slowly progressive disease that affects the spinal cord and a dog’s ability to walk.
Drowning or Near Drowning: First Aid
Suffocation by drowning is caused by the lungs filling with water or other fluid. Some pets can seemingly recover from a near-drowning incident, only to succumb to a collection of
Difficult Birth: First Aid
Puppies are born 58 to 72 days after mating. Because canine spermatozoa live 4 to 11 days in the bitch’s reproductive tract, it is usually not possible to accurately determine
Dehydration: First Aid
Dehydration is excessive loss of water from the body (typically through vomiting and/or diarrhea) or inappropriate intake of water into the body (decreased thirst). The most common mistake with a
Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) in Dogs and Cats
(Dry eye is formally known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca or KCS) Why Tears are Good We can all imagine the discomfort of dry, irritated eyes and the soothing that is provided