A leash is the most used piece of equipment you will buy for your dog. The right one makes walks safer and training easier; the wrong one can mean sore hands or a dog you cannot control near a road. The standard leash A flat leash of 4 to 6 feet suits most dogs and … Read more
Like people, dogs snore when airflow through the nose or throat is partly obstructed and soft tissues vibrate. Occasional snoring is usually harmless, but loud, constant or new snoring can point to a problem worth checking. Common, usually harmless causes Flat-faced breeds Brachycephalic breeds, such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus and … Read more
Breed weight charts give a rough range, but they cannot tell you if your individual dog is at a healthy weight. Two Labradors of the same weight can be lean and overweight, depending on frame and muscle. Veterinarians use a hands-on method instead: the body condition score. Breed ranges are just a starting point Breed … Read more
Most adult dogs do well with two to three walks a day, adding up to roughly 30 minutes to 2 hours of activity depending on the dog. There is no single rule: a young Border Collie and an elderly Pug have very different needs. Walks are not only exercise; they also give dogs time to … Read more
You can, but you generally should not. Whiskers are not ordinary hair: they are sensory tools that help your dog understand its surroundings. Some groomers trim them for show cuts in certain breeds, but for a pet dog there is no health benefit. What whiskers do Whiskers, or vibrissae, are thick, stiff hairs rooted much … Read more
Not without your veterinarian’s explicit instructions. Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is processed differently by dogs than by people. Even doses that seem small can damage a dog’s liver and red blood cells. Vets occasionally prescribe acetaminophen to dogs, at a carefully calculated dose and usually combined with other drugs, but that is a … Read more
