Dog health

(“Post Traumatic Stress Disorder”). Recently PTSD service dogs have appeared in more and more families, with PTSD victims, especially those with United States veterans. They have been effective for these victims (effective defined as distracting the patient from reexperiencing the traumatic events, and providing less…

house was too empty, so I decided to adopt two pups. I didn’t want them to be lonely while I was gone. They were brothers, chiweenies, half weenie dog and half Chihuahua. I named them Tigger and Riley. I took them home with me and soon discovered when I took them out to pee, they would run, and I would have to try to catch them. I had never had a dog so I did not know this about them. It was exhausting. I then decided I needed a fence. I had a chain link fence put in, but since the…

Her heart strings are being tugged. The commercial ends. She continues watching. The puppy is long forgotten. Animals enter shelters every day without any hope of ever leaving. Most of the time they do not. Do you ever wonder what happens to the dogs or cats on the screen? Do you ever wonder if someone adopted them? Do you ever wonder if the animals are happy and loved now? Do you ever wonder how adopting a pet can benefit you? About 7.6 million animals enter animal shelters nationwide every…

for many different pets, but especially dogs and cats. The summers are very warm, and the spring and fall seasons are mild. Colder temperatures don’t usually hit until the month of November, and even then residents of the state can enjoy some really sunny days that require just a light jacket. Pennsylvania pets enjoy the weather, as well, as most days are nice enough to go for walks at the dog park, down the street, or just romp around the yard. And most dogs love to play in the snow, so winters…

Dog Breeds with Fewer Health Problems There are over 150 dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not only does each one of them have a different size, personality and activity level, certain breeds are also predisposed to certain health conditions. This does not mean that a dog belonging to a certain breed is guaranteed to acquire a genetic disease or develop a fatal condition. It only means that the breed has a lower or higher chance of acquiring health conditions compared to…

Common Health Problems in Yorkies Small dogs are also prone to certain health issues like bigger breed dogs. Although your Yorkie may be prone to these diseases, it doesn’t mean that you cannot do anything about it. Learn the common signs and symptoms so you could easily determine the disease and the proper treatments to give your dog. Hypoglycemia- this refers to the fast drop of blood sugar levels which is very common with toy breeds especially Yorkies. It normally occurs from birth to 4…

issue being addressed on dog parks is of mixed feelings. I believe they dog park should be built to allow a stress reliever, fun times, and better physical health for dogs. Furthermore, the idea of the dog park being built would allow dogs to have a stress reliever. It would also allow dogs to have a free range of area to run around and meet new dogs. For example in,"If a dog doesn't learn to get along with other dogs, it may attack a strange dog or a person."(A Dog Park Benefits All,…

Wellness dog food is dog food with a twist. For some, dogs are just pets but for some they are a part of their family. Just like every other member in the family a dog expects to be fed food in different forms. This is true not just to the extent of maintaining variety but also ensuring your dog does not lose interest in food. Wellness dog food understands this very well and thus has introduced a wide range of recipes that cater to the taste as well as to the health requirements of your dog.When…

There are very dogs that are capable of succeeding in Service Dog work. Although temperament is important, factors such as health, structure and genetics affect the rate of failure. This is why service dogs are often sought out through reputable breeders for a complete history of the breed’s line. When evaluating dogs from a shelter for Service Dog work, you must look for factors that would disqualify the dog. For example, traits such as fear, aggression and timidity would not be appropriate…

Dogs more than any other type of animal have developed to become highly acclimated to humans and our behavior and emotions. While dogs are capable to comprehend a lot of the words humans use to interact with them, they are even better at understanding the human’s tone of voice, sign, and mannerisms. Dogs are really “ our best friend” and coworker[s]”, they benefit and help humans in many different ways, such as, improves health and mood, create a healthy life style, beneficial for older adults,…