Dogs are the most beautiful animals in the eye of the beholder. No owner would ever use the word “deformed” to describe their furry companions. However, that doesn’t mean that plenty of modern dog breeds, such as the Boxer or the Dachshund, aren’t the result of dog deformities. That’s right – in order to achieve …
Every dog owner loves the idea of sharing their favorite fruit snacks (including grapes) with their best canine friend. In some cases this is okay, but regardless, you should always do a quick check to see if dogs can eat a certain type of human food. A common question that I regularly get is: can …
When it comes to vaccinations and dogs, most owners opt to get them done at a clinic or animal hospital. But it is entirely possible to get your puppy shots done at home. This process may seem unsafe and scary to most people, but it is a learnable skill. Not all vets will recommend this, …
When you bring home that new puppy, you become responsible for the puppy’s well-being and health for the rest of its life. This means you provide the puppy with the basics of proper nutrition, housing and medical attention – such as the necessary first-year puppy vaccines and future dog vaccinations. The problem is that these …
The Bordetella vaccination is among the most popular of the non-core dog vaccines. Most veterinarians recommend it for all puppies because it protects your dog from contracting infectious tracheobronchitis, otherwise known as the kennel cough. But, does your puppy really need the Bordetella shot? While it’s true that the Bordetella vaccination protects your dog from …
The notorious Rabies virus has plagued our world, killing countless people and animals for centuries. It’s estimated that 55,000 people still die from rabies every year, while killing even more dogs around the world annually. Although the United States hasn’t been faced with a rabies epidemic in a long time, this is still a serious …
As soon as you pick up your new puppy, it’s essential that you do the necessary research and actively get your new companion the proper necessities for a healthy living – including their puppy shots. One of which, is the DHLPP vaccination for dogs. Unlike the Rabies vaccine, DHLPP is not required by law in …
Onions make fantastic and delicious foods to top off our hamburgers, hotdogs and other foods. In fact, onions are one of the world’s healthiest foods, providing humans with amazing health benefits, including 27% of our recommended daily value of Biotin. But onion-loving dog owners may be asking, can dogs eat onions? As a responsible dog …
Most owners take the word of their veterinarian on what shots are necessary for their dog without ever questioning their word. However, a growing group of dog owners have been voicing their question: what shots do my puppies need? I mean, really need. The short answer is, most puppies don’t really need more than just …