Parvo 101
Veterinarians dread dealing with a dog who has bloody diarrhea or is throwing up blood. It usually means the dog has parvo, an extremely contagious virus that often kills the dog. Even if it doesn’t kill the dog, it means days on an IV while the dog recovers. The dog must be kept in isolation so it…
Five Things Every Good Dog Should Know
Dogs enrich our lives immeasurably. However, like children, dogs must be taught how to behave to fit into our world. We have all seen the dog that drags the human down the street, ignores commands, messes everywhere, and generally causes problems where ever it goes. Don’t let your dog be that dog — teach him what he…
Crates and Crate Training (Part Two)
Crates are used to give dogs a bedroom of their own where they can stay out of trouble. Choosing a crate and some introductory training are covered in Crates and Crate Training Part One. Here is some addition information on using a crate with your dog.
Traveling with the crate. Depending on the size of the crate, you…
Crates and Crate Training (Part One)
Ever watched a dog try to dig a hole in your floor before settling down for a nap? That is because dogs are den animals. Their instinct is to find a nice protected area to sleep in. That means walls at their back and sides so they only have to defend one approach.
Crate training utilizes this instinct…
What to do in a Doggy Emergency
If you have a dog, you will eventually have an emergency. Your dog will eat something he isn’t supposed to, get in a fight with something, catch that car he is always chasing, or get very ill. While no one wants to have an emergency, a little preplanning and information can make having one go smoother.
First, your veterinarian’s…
