Is my Dog Pulling Out Hair, or is it Simply Falling Out?
I have a 2 year old Golden, Amber. She is in the house all day except for walks. At night she sleeps in her kennel….
Day: May 8, 2010
Switching to Senior Dog Food
As I understand it there isn’t a big difference between adult and senior varieties except for some more glucosamine/chondrotin supplements and some other little differences. I would just keep him on whatever you’ve been feeding and perhaps add in some supplements if you feel it’s needed. I figure if they are maintaining the same quality …
The Living Will Vs. The Pet Trust
A living will is an advance directive that can state what you want done should you become unable to make decisions. A good estate planner should address this issue when consulting their client. Normally it is for health care issues, but you can certainly establish what happens to your pets as well. You can argue …
All About Pet Trusts
You absolutely can provide for your animals after you die, my husband and I have done so in both of our wills. In the US, animals are considered property and therefore cannot be the actual beneficiaries of wills or trusts – but they can be left to individuals, and money can be set aside that …
Your Rights When Your Dog is Injured at the Dog Park
I was involved in an incident at our local dog park last year, and while my own dogs were not involved, I ended up with broken skin on my wrist and hand, as I reached in to stop a mastiff puppy from killing a poodle puppy (yes, I know, I should not have jumped in …
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Your Legal Rights If Your Dog Bites Another Dog
You have the right to know the procedures you are paying for. What is to keep them from having all sorts of things done to their dog on your dime if you don’t know what is being done. It’s not like you are asking for the dogs health records. The owners need to work with …
Who is responsible for the vet bills when a dog injures another dog at the park?
My dog had a few scratches; the other dog had two small deeper cuts that may have needed a few stitches (nothing life threatening). I thought I should be responsible for the vet bills, but friends are saying otherwise. The vet is not able to release the patient’s info and the owners are not contacting …
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A Vet May Turn a Dog Away Based on Breed
It shouldn’t be legal, but it probably is. Vet offices are private practices and they can exclude anyone they want. Often, insurance companies don’t allow pit type breeds in businesses and some places won’t even allow you to own a bully breed if you rent or are belong to a homeowner’s association, regardless of whether …
Can vet offices turn a dog away based on breed?
I have a pit bull who is the biggest chicken and sweetest dog ever. I have one vet office that is near by and have been told that they do NOT see pit bulls…. is this legal? I know that some cities in other states do not allow pit bulls but that is not the …
Making a Birthday Cake for Dogs
Here’s what I do to make a “cake” for my dogs’ birthdays. It’s super easy and good for them. I invite all the neighborhood doggies and his friends over or we meet at the local park. Take a small cookie sheet, preferably one with sides on it. Get some of that Kong Peanut Butter paste …
Celebrating Your Dog’s Birthday
Consider it a dog day! Bring your dog everywhere with you – to get the paper, a quick run to the store, etc. Let the day revolve around her! Bring her to work if you can. Play fetch all day, rub her belly for hours, whatever floats your boat!
What are some gift ideas for my dog’s birthday?
I want to know what to buy for her as a gift and give her as a birthday cake. Any ideas? Please help!I want to make Pebble’s birthday a special day (without a party)!
Should I spay my senior dog?
I’ve been advised to spay my dog, a 7 yr old Jack Russell. He’s strong and healthy and pretty mild in behavior. I want to know if spaying is a healthy option for him as he grows older.
The Risks of Not Neutering a Dog
A lot of health risks are involved for not neutering and spaying dogs and cats actually. They can get cancer from not getting fixed, running away is more of a risk, behavior problems, they tend to live longer when they are fixed. Lots of benefits to fixing animals. You would want to talk to your …
Neutering a Senior Dog
Don’t be afraid to neuter a senior. He can still get testicular cancer. I work at a vet’s office and we always recommend neutering and spaying for these reasons. It is sad to see animals die because they got ovarian or testicular cancers.
Dog Training Techniques
Part of the responsibility of being a dog owner is making certain your dog is well mannered around others. A dog owner is also responsible for the safety of his dog. This means not only keeping him from harm but also keeping him from running in front…