We all love spending summer days outside with our furry best friends but enjoying the hot weather can be dangerous. As temperatures are rising, dog owners need to pay special attention to their dogs to understand their limitations and take extra precautions in this warmer weather so your fun in the sun doesn’t turn into … Read More »
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Exercise-Induced Collapse in Dogs
Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) in dogs is a medical condition causing dogs to collapse during strenuous activity. It is characterized by muscle weakness, lack of coordination, and life-threatening collapse after intense exercise in otherwise healthy dogs. What is Exercise-Induced Collapse in Dogs? Exercise-induced collapse is an inherited neuromuscular disease. From a scientific perspective, the disease is … Read More »
Alopecia in Dogs: Is Your Dog Losing More Hair Than Usual?
Hair loss in dogs is called alopecia. It can appear in a single spot, in patches, or all over the body. Usually alopecia occurs on the top of the head, belly, back and ears. In addition to bald patches, you might notice redness, crusting and swelling around the bald areas. Dogs with this condition tend … Read More »
Trail Etiquette for Hiking with Dogs
Hiking can be a great form of exercise as well as a fun way to spend more time with your dog. Any dog owner knows it’s important to provide mental and physical stimulation to keep your dog healthy and well-adjusted, and hiking fits the bill. But it’s important to recognize anyone who enjoys backwoods trails … Read More »
10 Tips to Train Your Dog to Walk on a Leash
Walking your dog is one of the pleasures and benefits of owning a dog. Studies have shown that when someone adopts a dog, their level of recreational walking is boosted, and this increased level of exercise is maintained over months and years. This is one of the reasons why dog ownership is so good for … Read More »
How to Choose the Best RV Pet Temperature Monitor to Keep Your Dog Safe
Traveling with your dog in an RV can be a great adventure for both of you (and any family members or friends traveling with you). However, there will be times when you will need to leave your dog alone in the camper. It is essential you watch the temperature in the RV to ensure your … Read More »
18 Great Brain Exercises to Challenge Your Dog
Most dog parents are aware of the benefits of physical exercise for your dog’s health. But did you know your dog needs mental enrichment too? Left without mental stimulation, dogs may invent ways to keep themselves busy. When your German shepherd or Australian cattle dog is too tired to be destructive, you know you’ve done … Read More »
14 Solutions for Dogs Who Dig Under Fences
Digging is a normal behavior in dogs. However, a dog who digs can be a real nuisance, especially if he or she is digging into your neighbor’s backyard or worse, digging a hole large enough to escape your yard and run into the street. It might seem like a losing battle trying to stop your … Read More »
