Key Takeaways: You let your furbaby out in the yard and notice him bending over to graze. When you check the area to see what he ate, you observe a mushroom stem without the cap. Calling your dog over, you sweep his mouth and find mushroom remnants. What should you do? While not all mushrooms … Read more
Key Takeaways: Our canine companions are curious by nature, and they use their mouths to explore their world. Unfortunately, that means they sometimes ingest harmful substances. If your dog snarfs a Tylenol capsule, what should you do? Dogs are extremely sensitive to acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. If they consume a capsule or other … Read more
Key Takeaways: You’re prepping guacamole and step out of the kitchen for a few minutes. When you return, the bowl is on the floor, and your dog is licking his chops. What should you do? Avocados contain a chemical called persin, which kills fungus and can make your furbaby sick. Additionally, if Fido swallows the … Read more
As dogs age, they’re prone to developing certain conditions. Some arise due to degenerative changes, while others are the result of slowing body processes. The most common health issues in senior dogs include: This article will review common health problems in senior dogs and discuss symptoms, causes, prevention, treatment, and more. After that, I’ll list … Read more
The thyroid gland in dogs produces hormones that help to regulate metabolic processes in the body. Unfortunately, the glands can malfunction and cause different thyroid-related problems. The most common thyroid issues dogs may face include: In this article, we’ll review the common thyroid problems in dogs and discuss symptoms, causes, prevention, treatment, and more. After … Read more
Dogs are vulnerable to various back problems during their lifetime. Understanding common issues can help you take the best possible care of your furbaby so he can move, play, and enjoy a good quality of life. Common back problems in dogs include: In this article, we’ll look at the common causes of back problems in … Read more
A study of the prevalence of digestive disease among dogs examined in 2013 at the Cairo University Veterinary Teaching Hospital revealed that 56.5 % of the dogs had digestive issues. Digestive issues are common in dogs, and many conditions can affect the stomach. The most common stomach problems in dogs include: In this article, we’ll … Read more
Approximately 7-16% of cases veterinarians see in their clinics involve ear conditions. Various factors can cause ear problems in dogs, so it’s best to consult with your veterinarian when your dog develops any of the issues we’ll discuss below. The most common ear problems in dogs include: In this article, we’ll look at the ear … Read more
Located in the southeastern United States between Mississippi, the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee, Alabama is a popular state for those who like warm weather all year long. Nicknamed the Heart of Dixie, Alabama has just over five million residents and an estimated 800,000 dogs. The first inhabitants lived in Russell Cave more … Read more
When you think about Alaska, you may just think of cold, snow, and darkness. But did you know it can get up to 90 degrees in the summer? The average temperature from May to August is 74 degrees F. And that myth about it being dark six months of the year is not true. It … Read more
Known for its wide-open spaces, including the Grand Canyon, Arizona is a large southwestern state with more than 7.1 million people and 1.1 million fur babies. Surrounded by California, New Mexico, Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, and Utah, the state is central to all your desert and mountain activities. You can go hiking in the desert in … Read more
Located in the south-central area of the United States, Arkansas is bordered by Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Missouri. The state has a varied terrain, including the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, dense forests, eastern lowlands, and wide open prairies. It also has a mixture of water bodies from hot springs to the Mississippi River hundreds … Read more
Located in the Southern Rocky Mountain area on the Colorado Plateau, Colorado is a large state with almost 5.9 million residents and an estimated 983,000 dogs. It is surrounded by Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming and filled with all sorts of terrains like deserts, plateaus, canyons, mesas, plains, forests, and mountains … Read more
Located in the northeast, Connecticut has 3.6 million residents with an estimated 600,000 fur babies. With so many dogs in the state, there are countless places for a Connecticut vacation whether you want to swim, ski, boat, hike, or fish. Whatever you want to do, you should be able to find it here. And dogs … Read more
Delaware is recognized as The First State because it was the first to sign the Constitution of the United States. Even though it is small and only has about a million residents, the state was first inhabited over 11,000 years ago. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland and only … Read more
In the southeastern corner of the United States, surrounded by Alabama, Florida, the Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, Georgia has over 11 million residents with more than 1.8 million fur babies. Nicknamed the Peach State for producing new commercial peaches, it is the perfect place to take your pup to one of … Read more
You really cannot visit Hawaii without visiting a beach since the state is made of 137 different islands. It is a unique state for many reasons. First, it is the only US state that is not in North America. It is also the only US state in the tropics. Finally, it is the only US … Read more
Also known as The Potato State, Idaho is one of the largest producers of russet potatoes, the Idaho Potato. It is also one of the least populated states, with just 1.8 million people and 300,000 fur babies. Maybe that is because they use so much space for potato farming. Or it could be all the … Read more
Illinois is one of the midwestern states along the Great Lakes, the Mississippi, Wabash, and Ohio Rivers and is surrounded by Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Kentucky. It is the home to the world’s largest bottle of ketchup at 170 feet and the world’s largest bakery with over 1.8 million square feet. However, it is … Read more
In the midwestern section of the country, Indiana is one of the most populated, with 6.8 million people and just over 1.1 million fur babies. With a nickname of The Hoosier State, some people living in Indiana consider themselves Hoosiers. Although the name sounds derogatory, it actually means a tough countryman (woman) in this case. … Read more