Are Dog Owners More Physically Active and Fitter?
A study shows that walking a dog makes a person more active overall – or is it that active people are more likely to take a dog on walks? […]
Can Cancer Cause Diarrhea in a Puppy?
Cancer can cause diarrhea in a puppy, but so can eight other conditions, says a veterinarian. Diarrhea in a puppy should never be ignored. “Diarrhea is a very a common clinical sign of many conditions” [...]
Does a Fat Dog Mean You Don’t Get Enough Exercise?
Does a fat dog necessarily mean its owner doesn't get enough exercise? I once came upon a quote: "If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise." This quote isn't entirely false. My [...]
How to Stop Your Puppy from Whining: Expert Explains
How do you stop a puppy from whining? A pet behavior expert explains how you can stop your puppy from whining. […]
How to Get Dogs to Do HIIT While YOU Take It Easy!
You don’t have to do HIIT just because you’re “making” your dog do it! There’s a way to take it quite easy while you get your dog to do high intensity interval training. [...]
How to Remove Porcupine Quills from a Dog’s Fur
Has your dog’s fur been embedded with countless porcupine quills? Here’s a technique that will get out every last porcupine quill from your dog’s coat. […]
How to Make a Dog Pass the Plastic Bag It Ate
Did your dog just swallow a plastic bag? Don't panic yet; here's a simple way to make your dog pass the plastic bag right out of its system. This happened to my sister's dog, a [...]
Home Remedy for a Dull Coat on a German Shepherd
A German shepherd has perhaps the most luxurious coat of all dog breeds–but it’s not immune to becoming dull and losing its luster. […]
How to Keep Your German Shepherd Very Busy
German Shepherds that are not stimulated will find their own entertainment, such as shredding shoes or consuming cupboards. […]
How to Give Large Dogs Injections with No Assistance
Giving injections to big dogs can be a major hassle, so here are guidelines for giving injections to large dogs without assistance. I had been giving injections to a large dog for several weeks, and that’s [...]
Which Large Dog Breed Sheds the Most?
Beware of the dog breed that sheds the most, year-round. My parents have this type of dog, and there isn’t a place in the house that’s free of this dog’s white “hairs.” […]
What It Costs to Treat Dog Injuries from Exercise
The cost of treating a dog's injuries--the kind from exercise -- is not the least bit cheap. It's advised that you have a "dog injury fund" in a second bank account! When it comes to [...]
Six Myths About Dog Muzzles
Muzzling a dog has received a really bad rap, and many people even believe that putting a muzzle on a dog is cruel or inhumane. This perception was perhaps ignited by images of greyhounds being [...]
Why Your White German Shepherd Is Losing Patches of Fur
A common household product may be what's causing your white German shepherd to be losing chunks of its beautiful fur. A veterinarian can overlook this cause, as was the case of our dog! When my [...]
German Shepherd Skin Allergy Causes Dry Skin: Solutions
Here are solutions to a German Shepherd’s allergy-caused dry skin. I have found that my German Shepherd’s skin and coat condition are indicative of overall health. When he is in good health his coat shines, [...]
German Shepherd Refusing to Eat: Recipe Solutions
Home recipe solutions for older German Shepherds that need a boost in appetite. As my German Shepherd ages he becomes less interested in food and at times requires some inspired recipes to make food seem [...]
Dog Sprayed by Skunk, Stinky: Home Remedy Solution
Here is a simple home remedy to rid the stink on your dog after it gets sprayed by a skunk. And here is what NEVER to do should your dog get stunk up by a [...]
How to Prevent Ice Buildup on Your Dog’s Feet During Walks
Here is a simple remedy for preventing ice buildup on your dog's paws, whether your companion is a German Shepherd, Havanese or a size breed in between. Dogs notoriously love the snow; they are passionate [...]
Should You Stay with Your Dog when It’s Time to Put it Down or Leave?
When it’s time to put your dog down, should you stay with the dog during the process, or leave the room before the dog starts drifting off towards doggie heaven? I have given this some [...]
How to Get Your Dog to Stop Passing so much Stinky Gas
Phewwww, does your dog's passing gas stink up an entire room? Here is how to get that undern control -- by a veterinarian. Why does your dog, though, pass gas so often in the first [...]
Dogs with Sensitive Stomach Must Avoid THESE 10 Foods
From a veterinarian's mouth are the 10 foods dogs with sensitive stomachs need to avoid eating. “Sensitive stomachs in dogs can result from food intolerance,” says Dr. Michel Selmer, DVM, with The Caring Vet in [...]
Don’t Let Dog’s Strep Throat Symptoms Fool You
Can YOU OR your vet (!) properly recognize strep throat symptoms in your dog? My parents’ dog almost died from a strep throat, thanks to a misdiagnosis by a veterinary neurologist who was treating him for [...]
Reasons a Domestic Dog Howls When It’s Never Done So Before
If your dog has always howled, you may not give it much thought as to why; after all, domestic canines are descendants from wolves. But what if your dog suddenly starts howling out of the [...]
German Shepherd Ear Infections Near Brain: Beware of Wrong Diagnosis
My parents had German Shepherd that has always seemed prone to ear infections. I was house sitting the German Shepherd while my parents were away. Another ear infection was flaring up. The ear infection was [...]
Sick Dog Starting to Die? Wait; May Be Treatable Strep Throat
Don't put down your “dying dog” yet; may be treatable strep throat. Is your sick dog's dying process starting and you're making arrangements to put the dog down? Does death seem imminent for your cancer-stricken [...]
Mistakes You Might Make with a Dog Shock Collar
A dog expert describes mistakes even the most well-meaning person could make with a bark shock collar--including fatal. Will a shock collar hurt a dog (both physically and mentally)? Can a shock collar actually work? [...]
How to Stop Your Dog from Soiling the Crate
Stopping a dog from soiling its crate has three possible scenarios. #1) The dog is housebroken, but when inside the crate, he’ll soil it, #2) The crate soiling behavior is a new behavior with an [...]
To Spank or Not Spank Your Dog: Expert Advice
Is it harmful to spank your dog? Wondering if spanking your dog can be harmful in some way? Perhaps you’ve already spanked your dog in an effort to housetrain it, or, you spanked the dog [...]
How to Easily Put a Muzzle on a Dog
Getting a muzzle on a dog can be a real bear, especially if the dog is a large breed. Twice a day I put the device on my parents’ German shepherd, so that I can [...]
Dog Keep Pushing or Rubbing Nose, Face Into Things? Warning…
Warning: If your dog has been pushing or rubbing his nose or face against things or into things for no apparent reason, have your pet examined by a veterinary neurologist. This new behavior can signal [...]
Why Small Dogs Should Be Walked Even if They’re Normal Weight
My brother has had two small dogs (not fat, not even overweight) for a number of years and informed my mother that if she got a small dog, she wouldn’t have to walk it. His [...]
How to Remove White German Shepherd Hair from Furniture
Anybody who’s ever had a white German shepherd (such as me) knows that these magnificent dogs shed quite a bit, and unless you keep up with this, there will be “hairs everywhere.” Here are some [...]
Top 5 Injuries BIG Dogs Get When Exercised Too Much
A veterinarian explains the most common injuries and problems that may affect a large dog when it’s exercised too much. A large dog is prone to certain injuries or problems if he’s given too much [...]
Top 5 Injuries Small Dogs Get When Exercised Too Hard
A veterinarian explains the five most likely injuries that a small dog can suffer when it’s exercised too hard. Small dogs need exercise as much as large breeds do, but this doesn’t mean that little dogs [...]
Sudden Weakness in Dog’s Back Legs: 4 Causes
A veterinarian explains four possible causes of sudden weakness in your dog’s back legs, and what you must do. When your dog’s hind legs suddenly go weak, there could be any number of causes, says [...]
Is a Fish-Based Diet Healthy for Dogs?
Read what a veterinarian has to say about feeding a dog a fish-based diet. Like many devoted dog owners, you may be wondering if a fish-based diet is a good idea or healthy for your beloved [...]
Daily Calcium Requirements for Dogs
How much calcium does your dog need every day? Daily Calcium Needs for Dogs “There are two important elements to consider: the amount of calcium and its proportion to the amount of phosphorus in your [...]
Housetrained Dog Pooping Inside House? Causes & Solutions
How aggravating IS it that your house trained dog is pooping around your house! This infuriates many people into believing that their dogs pooped inside the house on purpose. I asked dog trainer Zak George, [...]
Dogs Love Cucumbers, but How Much is Safe ?
Dogs, big and small, really do love cucumbers; they are nuts about them. And let me tell you, I knew a white German shepherd who absolutely loved cucumbers. This dog was crazy about this elongated fruit. [...]
Dog Drinking Tons of Water Could Mean Serious Disease
You'd better be very worried if your dog keeps drinking tons of water and can't seem to get enough. Now, active dogs do normally drink a lot of water, but when this is done way [...]
