Being a dog owner brings many wonderful experiences to your life, but with the good comes the bad. Picking up poop, discovering your favorite shoes shredded to pieces, and dealing with doggy vomit are just a few of the less than fun aspects of dog ownership. But if you have a male dog, you’re likely to encounter another uncomfortable situation at some point. When you least … [Read more...]

Dog owners will do anything to help their best friend in need. And sometimes, your dog needs assistance with its mammary glands. These glands produce milk during and after a female dog reproduces. It may seem straightforward to help your dog this way, but can you milk a dog? In this article, we will discuss the circumstances where you may need to milk your dog and the safest … [Read more...]

You just picked up your dog from the veterinarian after their surgery. You’re thrilled to have your puppy back at home, but now your dog is having diarrhea! Is diarrhea a normal post-operative side effect or something more serious? Dr. Amanda Takiguchi, DVM, will help you diagnose why your dog has diarrhea and what you should do post-surgery for your dog. DISCLAIMER: … [Read more...]

If your dog is panting and shaking and clingy, they are severely stressed and anxious. I'm sorry you and your pup are going through this. I completely understand how you feel as I had also been through the same experience with our dog when he was younger. I've done a lot of research online and with several different dog behaviorists and dog trainers to find the best path … [Read more...]

Are pine cones bad for dogs to be around or consume? Hiking is a fun activity you can enjoy with your dog, and it’s important to ensure that you and your dog are safe during any outdoor excursions. One safety factor is keeping your dog from picking up and eating random objects off the ground. Pine cones are common objects that you’ll come across in parks and hiking trails. But … [Read more...]

When should you neuter a large dog? Well - here's what you need to know. Whether or not to neuter a dog has always been a hot debate among the doggy community, with the vast majority of dog lovers opting to neuter their dogs for various reasons. Some groups suggest that having the surgery done at a young age results in faster recovery time and fewer post-surgery … [Read more...]

Can a dog kill a lion or not? Here's what you need to know. It is instantly funny to think that there could be any land-dwelling animal that could kill a lion apart from an elephant. But surprisingly enough, dogs have been known to hunt and kill lions in packs and perhaps even in one-on-one combat. It is rare for a single dog to overtake a lion, but can a dog kill a lion? … [Read more...]