July and August are known as the “dog days of summer”. Have you ever wondered where the term “dog days of summer” came from? Ancient Romans associated the hottest days of summer with the star Sirius, which they called the “Dog Star”. Sirius is the brightest star in the constellation of Canis Major. For this … Read More »
Archives for July 2019
Signs, Causes and Treatments for Canine Papillomas (Warts)
Canine Campus has received a few (3-4) reports of canine oral papillamos in enrolled dogs recently. It’s important that you understand what canine oral papillomas is, causes, risks and treatment. What is Canine Papillomas? Papillomas sounds like a serious disease, but it’s actually just the medical term for warts. Warts are a collection of abnormal … Read More »
National Pet Fire Safety Prevention Day
Today, July 15th, is National Pet Fire Safety Prevention Day. According to the National Fire Protection Association, at least 500,000 pets are affected by home fires every year. And nearly 1,000 of them are accidentally started by pets. Most fires started by pets involve the stovetop, candles or fireplace. It’s critical that we as pet … Read More »
A Stress Free Way to Trim Your Dog’s Nails
It’s not uncommon for dog owners to neglect their dog’s toenails, but if they realized the ramification for their dog, they might be more inclined to stay on top of trimming them on a regular basis. One of the biggest consequences of overly-long canine nails is painful feet. If the nails are too long the … Read More »
8 Reasons You Should Crate Train Your Dog
Some people think that crating a dog is cruel. However, crates are not cruel if they are used properly; and, in fact, can be a great tool for dog parents. Proper, positive crate training can provide benefits for both you and your dog. Crate training takes advantage of a dog’s natural instincts as a den … Read More »
