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Should Your Dog Chew on Bones?

Should Your Dog Chew on Bones?

Chewing is a deep-rooted instinct that also helps clean teeth and satisfies a dog's need to gnaw. Bones supply a little calcium and keep a dog busy, but choose them carefully and avoid cooked bones that can splinter.

Pet Health 📅 November 20, 2020
Why Your Dog Keeps Gently Biting Your Hand

Why Your Dog Keeps Gently Biting Your Hand

A dog that mouths your hand usually isn't being aggressive. Puppies teethe, lonely dogs seek attention, stressed dogs self-soothe, and some simply learned it earned praise. Reading the reason behind the nibble tells you what your dog actually needs.

Pet Health 📅 November 10, 2020
Understanding Mouth Ulcers in Cats

Understanding Mouth Ulcers in Cats

Mouth ulcers are a fairly common feline dental problem with causes that range from immune system weakness to diet, genetics, and infection. Signs include drooling, bad breath, and weight loss. Veterinary cleaning plus good home dental care keeps most cases under control.

Pet Health 📅 November 10, 2020
Dog Osteoporosis: What Every Owner Should Know

Dog Osteoporosis: What Every Owner Should Know

Older dogs commonly face bone loss and arthritis, driven by injury, genetics, poor care, too little exercise or food, or excess weight. Watch the gait, control weight, swim for low-impact exercise, and feed joint nutrients to prevent it.

Pet Health 📅 November 9, 2020
How to Tackle a Smelly Dog

How to Tackle a Smelly Dog

Dog odor usually comes from missed bath spots, unexpressed anal glands, dirty ears, and poor diet causing bad breath or stool. A proper pet shampoo, regular gland care, ear and paw cleaning, and teeth brushing keep your dog fresh.

Pet Health 📅 November 9, 2020
What to Do When Your Dog Refuses All Food

What to Do When Your Dog Refuses All Food

A healthy dog rarely skips meals for long, but a sick one may stop eating for many reasons, from pickiness to infection. Find the cause first: fix feeding habits, add exercise, keep up deworming, and see a vet when illness signs appear.

Pet Health 📅 November 9, 2020
What to Do When a Puppy Won’t Eat

What to Do When a Puppy Won’t Eat

A healthy dog can skip food only so long; refusal usually means pickiness, illness, or gastritis. Fix it with set meal times, more exercise, and regular deworming — and see a vet if fever, vomiting, or diarrhea appear.

Pet Health 📅 November 3, 2020
Do Teddy Dogs Carry Bacteria?

Do Teddy Dogs Carry Bacteria?

Teddy dogs, like all dogs, carry bacteria from dust, puddles, and poor hygiene, showing as skin, ear, or gut infection. Topical care plus a clean, dry, well-groomed routine keeps it controlled.

Pet Health 📅 October 29, 2020
Do Dogs Carry Bacteria on Their Bodies?

Do Dogs Carry Bacteria on Their Bodies?

Bacteria live all around dogs, picked up from dust, puddles, and poor hygiene, and show as skin, ear, or gut infection. Treatment is topical or antibiotic plus a clean, dry space; prevention is baths, vaccines, and deworming.

Pet Health 📅 October 29, 2020
Does a Dog’s Tongue Carry Bacteria?

Does a Dog’s Tongue Carry Bacteria?

A dog's mouth and tongue do carry bacteria, some of them drug-resistant, picked up from everything it licks and eats. Good oral hygiene and a clean home keep the risk low for both dog and owner.

Pet Health 📅 October 29, 2020