Image Credit: Claudia Bensimoun Does your dog sometimes itch or have the occasional hot spot? Most dogs will have fleas at some stage in their lifetime, regardless of whether they are taking Frontline or any other flea medication. Chances are that you’ve discovered these little critters and have just about tried everything. Here’s what I’ve…
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Canine Reunions.Why Are They So Necessary? How To Understand and Encourage Them?
By Claudia Bensimoun Image Credit: Claudia Bensimoun All dogs love reunions with humans and other dogs and often offer funny, intelligent and heartwarming welcomes. What To Expect When Family Members Arrive Home After a Long Period of Time Allow your dog to sniff, welcome and jump around in joy. Give your dog…
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CZECH AND AMERICAN SHEPHERDS
Eastern German Shepherd By Claudia Bensimoun Image Credit: Wiki The Differences Between East and West German Shepherd Lines and The American German Shepherd Lines You might be thinking: Is there any difference? Start thinking temperament, confirmation, coloring and movement. So you’re undecided on which line of pups is best for you and…
Canine Resorts That Have It All!
Image Credit: Claudia Bensimoun You’re probably like most canine parents and tend to worry about your furry best friend when you go away. Today, canine parents are very particular about the care and comfort that Fido gets when on a dog vacay. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), US pet parents spent close to…
Genetic Testing for Dogs Gets New Funding! Dogs & Genetics!
Image Credit: Claudia Bensimoun The latest canine DNA startup by cofounders Adam and Ryan Boyko at Embark Veterinary has new funding of $4.5 million from investors. This would allow for pet parents, veterinarians and breeders to learn more about their dog’s ancestry and disease risk. A simple cheek swab of saliva and a small fee of $199…
How Do Dogs Recognize Other Breeds?
A new study reveals that canines use both visual and cognitive cues to identify others of their species, no matter how different the breeds. By Claudia Bensimoun (Pen name) Eleanor Griffin For Animal Wellness magazine Nine adult dogs (five females and four males owned by students at the National Veterinary School) took part in…
Improving Fido’s Health With Kale, Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes and Fish Oils!
“For the first year of a dog’s life, balanced nutrition is vital,” says Dr. Stanley Coren, Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. “Without balanced nutrition, the nerve cells of a dog’s brain will not mature properly; and the brain will be smaller in volume and weight and not function as well. Poorly…
Wolves Can Tread Water While Killing Prey
By Claudia Bensimoun Vancouver Island Wolf Image credit: wikia.com Arctic Wolf Germany Image Credit: Wiki Commons Gray Wolf. U.S Image Credit: Wiki Commons European Wolf Image Credit: Wiki Commons Eurasian Wolf Image Credit: WikiPedia The Wolf Facts From ” If Dogs Could Talk. Exploring The Canine…
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Dogs? Why Dr. Miho Nagasawa’s research paper about ABANDONED DOGS AT FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN and PTSD-LIKE EFFECTS IN DOGS is so important.
Why Dr. Miho Nagasawa’s research paper about ABANDONED DOGS AT FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN and PTSD-LIKE EFFECTS IN DOGS IS SO IMPORTANT.Impaired learning and an inability to bond with humans were two of the post- traumatic disorder symptoms displayed by both humans and dogs.Cortisol levels in the Fukushima dogs remained at higher levels than the Kanagawa dogs, even after…
Silent Sunday! Why all Dogs Need a Best Friend!
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Let’s Do Doglates! Strengthening Fido’s Core Muscles & Emotional Well-Being!
By Claudia Bensimoun “Many of these exercises involve common commands that you might ordinarily teach your dog, such as sit, stand, down-then stand, high five, turn around, or bow,” says Sherri CappaBianca of Rocky’s Retreat Canine Health and Fitness Center. “By using these commands when the dog is on surfaces at different heights,…
Candle Safety For Your Dog or Cat. It involves more than keeping burning candles out of his reach.
“Candles should be placed well out of reach of animals,” says Dr. Fallek. Keep them off coffee tables and low windowsills. If you have dogs, a shelf, high table or mantelpiece should do it. Just be sure not to place the candle on or near a runner or dangling decoration that could be pulled down…