Swimming/sunbathing Swimming is, of course, a big attraction in the warm Southwest Florida sunshine. Whether you paddle around in Grandpa’s pool or splash in the Gulf, a long refreshing dip takes up a lot of time and is always fun. So is lounging in the sun on a chair or a blanket, it’s all great. ...
Dogs can experience a variety of injuries in their feet and most are not readily recognized by the dog owner. In many cases of a foot injury, a dog will simple lie around and not show interest in eating as pain is a complicating factor. Beyond this, and especially when the dog experiences a broken ...
If your dog is gulping mouthfuls of your garden soil a hidden health or behavioral problem may be to blame. Dogs eat dirt to satisfy mineral deficiencies, alleviate pancreatic illness and fight boredom. And, some pets simply enjoy the flavor of additives in the soil. Mineral Deficiencies Very active working dogs or those fed a ...
I recently adopted a 6-year-old Italian Greyhound. He was surrendered by his previous owners, but the family passed his health records on to us because he had been diagnosed with arrhythmia , or an irregular heartbeat. This condition is caused by an irregularity in the electric impulses that regulate a dog’s heartbeat. This could manifest ...
When Sherry noticed that the muzzle of her six-year-old Dachshund was wet all day, she assumed Jenny had been drinking a little more water than usual. However, when she later approached the dog’s water dish, almost all of the morning’s water was still there. A closer look at Jenny revealed some blood around her mouth. ...
After a long day at work, there is nothing worse than coming home to find your house destroyed by your dog. With the long hours that people are spending at work, and their busy lifestyles, this scenario is becoming all too common. Destructive behavior is most common with younger dogs, but it may affect a ...
