Dogs lead active outdoor lives and may sustain wounds from various sources – playing with other dogs or running through the yard to being caught by shrubs and bushes – but when an injury does occur it’s essential that you know how to clean a cut or scrape properly in order to avoid infection and …
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Finding the Right Dog Care For Vacation
As soon as you begin planning a vacation, one of your first thoughts should be how you’ll care for your pup. From day trips to local parks or weekend getaways to longer stays away from home, finding reliable care providers is key to having a relaxing break – both for you and your furry companion! …
How Much Does Dog Health Insurance Cost?
If you want your pet to live a comfortable and long life, investing in health insurance should be part of that process. The costs will depend on factors within your control such as choosing the deductible amount and reimbursement rate from insurers for claims; how comprehensive or preventive care policies you purchase as well as …
The Importance of Dog Health
Dog health is of critical importance, and you must understand its components to keep your pup in optimal shape. As with other mammals, dogs are susceptible to diseases and parasites which can pose serious threats if left untreated. Disease symptoms vary depending on the disease in question but typically include lethargy, loss of appetite, bloody …
Dog Behavior in Heat
Dog behavior during heat cycles varies significantly among breeds, from affectionate and clingy to more irritable or even aggressive behaviors. No matter how your pup acts during this time, however, it’s important to remain alert for any health-related changes and watch for any sudden demeanor shifts. If any significant shift occurs within her behavior patterns, …
How to Conduct Effective Dog Behavior Training
Dog behavior training helps pet owners train their animals to act according to command. From barking at other dogs or strangers, digging in the garden, and chewing furniture – dog trainers utilize one or more of three approaches: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement or aversion training to teach desired behaviors while discouraging unwanted ones. Positive reinforcement …
How to Improve Dog Gut Health With a Gut Test
An intact microbiome is crucial to maintaining overall canine health. Studies have revealed that many health issues, including itchy skin or lack of energy, could actually be symptoms of dysbiotic bacteria overgrowth in their gut microbiome – this may be caused by antibiotics, stress, diet or environmental influences such as stress or diet changes as …
How to Find a Dog Behavior Therapist Near Me
Are you having problems with the behavior of your canine? A trained animal behaviorist may be able to assist, but how do you know which expert to turn to? Canine behaviorists come in all varieties and all have one thing in common: they understand how to modify canine behaviors using scientific and training approaches. Trainers …
Choosing a Dog Joint Health Supplement
Your dog may have experienced joint issues due to age or a developmental orthopedic disease such as elbow dysplasia or patella luxation; either way it is important that they receive appropriate joint health supplements to keep mobility high and ease any discomfort they might be feeling. While these supplements cannot solve all issues or replace …
Dog Behavior Explained
Dogs communicate in many different ways-through body language, whines and whimpers, barking, growling and even no sound at all! By learning what your pup is telling you through these different means, you can have a much stronger bond with him or her. Here are a few strange behaviors they do and their meaning: Dogs frequently …
Which Dog Care Credit Card is Right For You?
Vet bills can be costly, particularly if your pet becomes sick or injured, leaving your wallet empty and creating undue stress. Luckily, there are options available to you that can ease this burden and ensure your furry companion receives the care they need. At Pure Paws Veterinary Care, we take great pleasure in offering flexible …
What Does a Dog Care Giver Do?
Dog care givers are professionals who assist owners in caring for their canines while they’re away, such as feeding, bathing and exercising pets while cleaning cages, aquariums or animal enclosures. Furthermore, these care givers provide medication administration as well as accompany pets to veterinary appointments; basic grooming tasks may include brushing the coats and ears …