All dogs start to smell bad if they haven’t had a bath for a few weeks, but if after your dog is clean and freshly bathed, he shouldn’t have an offensive body odor. A dog with a persistent body odor could have a medical problem that requires treatment or veterinary care, and no one wants ...
The aardwolf, proteles cristatus, is a member of the hyena family (like the spotted hyena). The length of their head and body is 22 to 31.5 inches (55 to 80 centimeters) while their tails are 7.9 to 11.8 inches (20 to 30 centimeters). They stand 18.9 to 19.6 inches (48 to 50 centimeters) tall at ...
Although thought of as a problem for older dogs, constipation can happen at any stage of a dog’s life, including “puppyhood”. Constipation is often caused by not enough water or fiber in the diet. Puppies get plenty of moisture in their diets, whether from soft canned food or from mother’s milk. Constipation can also happen ...
We recently added a new member to our family, our sweet yet spunky beagle one year old named Sonny. My husband and I waited until we felt the time was right to adopt a dog. Which has taken us ten years! My recent opportunity to work from home, which was one of the main reasons, ...
Prairie dogs are rodents native to the grassland areas of the United States. These small animals are only around a foot to a foot and a half in length, weighing in at anywhere from one to three pounds. Despite their small appearance, these animals have a rather advanced form of voice communication that experts say ...
Yeast infections are a common problem not only in humans, but also in canines as well. Canine yeast infections occur more often in the ears than any other body part. Remedies for canine yeast infections range from prescription drugs and medications, to homeopathic remedies. It’s your responsibility, the dog owner, to choose what works best ...
People should be wary of pet grooming places that they have never been to before, especially if they don’t know anyone else who has been to that specific location. For insurance reasons, customers aren’t allowed in the back of these places. The rule is understandable, however, you are handing your little animal child over to ...
Anal glands. It just sounds gross doesn’t it? Most pet owners have never even heard of anal glands until their dog or cat has an issue with them. After that point, many of these pets need regular maintenance of their glands that can actually be done at home! What are anal glands? Anal glands are ...
Have you ever wondered why your dog is doing what he or she is doing? Dogs have their own non-verbal way of communicating with each other, and if you take some time to learn what these non-verbal mannerisms mean you’ll have a better understanding of what your dog is saying. Take sleeping for example. The ...
The honey badger, mellivora capensis, does not belong to the same subfamily as “true” badgers and is placed in its own subfamily. They stand 1.1 to 1.2 feet (34 to 39 centimeters) tall at the shoulders and measure 2.9 to 3.2 feet (91 to 98 centimeters) in length, with males being both slightly taller and ...