This could happen to your dog…..
The other day I saw a 7-month-old puppy named Buddy that came in with a bit of lethargy. He just wasn’t his normal self. He was breathing just a little faster than normal and acting groggy but overall didn’t look too bad. His temperature was normal and he was walking around the exam room. He ate some but not his full meal. Normally he scarfs down everything he can find. He had all his vaccines, too. [...]
You got the vaccine for kennel cough and use flea and tick medicine every month – but are you protecting your dog from one of the most common diseases? Cancer affects one in four dogs, and it is currently the number one non-accidental cause of death for our canine friends. While certain breeds, like boxers, golden retrievers and rottweilers, are more prone to cancer, the disease can strike any dog. Like cancer in humans, there is no cure.
But there are ways that you can reduce your four-legged friend’s risk of getting the disease. Start incorporating these tips into your daily routine:
Over 10,000 viewers voted for what they thought were the most aggressive breeds
Those nine, in no particular order:
(Of course, the pit bull technically isn’t a breed.)
Apparently, when it came time for Millan to say which breed he thought was the most aggressive, he said “none.”
Oddly enough, by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania had nearly completely different results, skewing toward smaller dogs.
That survey found that dachshunds were the most aggressive, followed by Chihuahuas and Jack Russell terriers. It found that rottweilers, pit bulls and Rhodesian ridgebacks scored average or below average for hostility toward strangers. Lowest on the aggression scale were Basset hounds, golden and Labrador retrievers, Siberian huskies and greyhounds.
I guess the difference is that between two dogs with the same amount of aggression, it’s the bigger one that will cause more damage.
This list has many of the same dogs on the Dog Whisperer survey list (boxer, chow chow, doberman, malamute, husky, German shepherd, rottweiler and pit bull) and adds dalmatians and Presa Canarios.
To stop your dog from biting and stop dog aggression, first of all, determine what type of aggression is causing your dog to bite. Does he have fear aggression/submissive aggression, dominance aggression, territorial aggression/food aggression, etc.?
Some will argue, of course, that its all about training — that a dog is aggressive or not because of its upbringing. But it’s hard to deny that some breeds are more inclined toward hostility than others. Do you agree/disagree?
I have had many canines in my life and every one of them has suffered to some degree the effects of arthritis in dogs. In fact, almost all dogs will suffer from this disease to some degree in their later years of life. There are no cures for it. All a dog owner can do is to help is four-legged friend by minimizing the effects and symptoms of the joint disease. [...]
There are four words every dog should know: Never chase a skunk. Skunks are well known for their defense system. They spray a thick, yellow, oily – and very stinky – secretion from two scent glands located on either side of the anus. The principle component of the odor is an organic compound called mercaptan, and that’s why it smells so bad. [...]
Do you live in an area of the country that is subject to heavy snowfalls or very cold temperatures? This would be areas like Wisconsin, Minnesota, upstate New York, North Dakota and Montana – to name a few.
If this is the case and your dog spends a lot of time out of doors, you need to think about the steps you can take to protect him or her from winter’s cold blasts [...]
This is our Dog, Chuck. The most wonderful, Smart Dog we’ve ever had. Chuck is a unique dog. Have not heard of anyone having a breed like our Chuck. Chuck is Golden Retriever and Corgi Mix. Tell me what you think of Chuck?
