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Symptoms and Treatment of Stomatitis in Dogs and Cats
If mild, stomatitis needs no drugs—just oral care and diet. Main symptoms: drooling, mouth ulcers, gum inflammation. Details below.
Are You Also Troubled by Your Dog’s Bad Breath?
There are many and varied causes of dog bad breath—oral and dental disease, respiratory infection, or even precursors of digestive or systemic disease. Here we explore the causes and some tips to eliminate it.
Essential Dog Supplies Checklist
Preparing the right supplies before bringing a dog home prevents a chaotic first day. Essentials include balanced dog food, sturdy bowls, a leash and poop picker for walks, dog-specific shampoo, chew toys, and both internal and external deworming medication given monthly.
What Does It Mean When a Dog Rolls on the Ground?
A dog rolling on the ground may be excited play, seeking attention, or scratching an itch — but also abdominal pain. Rule out pain, then enjoy the happy behavior. Learn the reasons.
How to Prevent Tick Bites on Dogs in Summer
Summer is tick season, very harmful to dogs. Ticks are sesame- or rice-sized, flat round, red-brown or gray-brown, carrying hundreds of harmful viruses and bacteria. Here is how to prevent tick bites.
Why should a dog wear a muzzle?
A muzzle controls behavior, preventing eating trash and biting, and is needed at the vet or groomer and in public to reduce risk and panic to others.
How can you tell if a dog is hungry?
A hungry dog may bark, pace around, rummage through the trash, or sniff around its food bowl. If its belly looks flat or makes gurgling sounds, it is time to feed it.
How should I bury or cremate my dog?
After death, consider cremation, common abroad and offered by many city pet hospitals; it reduces disease spread and keeps ashes as a memento. Some cities have pet cemeteries. If no such service, wrap the body and place it in the trash for proper handling.
How do I train my dog not to eat random things outside?
Train basic commands at home first (come, sit, stay) so it obeys outside. On walks, watch closely; if it approaches trash or suspicious food, warn verbally and tug the leash. Reward and praise when it refrains.
German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog, developed in Germany in 1899, is a large, versatile working dog used worldwide as a police, detection, and guide dog, as well as a popular family companion. Confident and capable, it excels at any task.