According to a report from Animal Medicines Australia, 35% of pet owners leave the TV or radio on while they are away during the day. But can dogs watch TV or listen to the radio? Dogs process televisions and screens differently than we do, but it turns out they do recognize what they are seeing and hearing. Some dogs couldn’t be bothered to watch TV, but, in other cases, pet owners report that their dogs are enthralled by screens. How Do Dogs See TV? When it comes to the subject matter, you won’t be surprised to learn that dogs like…
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Dogs are social creatures and communicate their feelings with us through sounds and body language. In a puppy’s first weeks, they’ll begin to yelp, whine, and grunt before growing and moving into more rich and complex communication methods. Learning puppy speak helps us better care for our puppy, and we can build upon these experiences as they age. In the comprehensive book, Puppy’s First Steps: The Whole-Dog Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Puppy, Nicholas Dodman writes, “The better you understand how [your puppy] experiences their world, the less likely you’ll be to become frustrated or angry (and perhaps…
While there are many diseases, illnesses, and threats to your dog’s health for dog parents in the southwest, there’s another hidden danger—Valley Fever. According to Veterinary Information Network it’s estimated that 60% of those infected with Valley Fever don’t show any symptoms. But for that other 40 %, it’s another story. Valley Fever is a fungal disease that is most common in humans and frequently affects dogs and other species. Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) is caused by a fungus called Coccidiodes immitis. Other common names for the disease are California disease, San Joaquin Valley Fever, and desert rheumatism. The fungus that…
Dog’s name and age: Finnegan, 8 years Adoption story: I had lost my other Beagle, I really missed her and the house was set up for a pup. I made a visit to the local pound and there was this guy smiling at me from his kennel. He’d gotten lost and was found wandering in subzero weather 4 months prior. It was as if he was waiting for me to find him. We had a meet and greet, he was very interested in the toys and brought me several to show. In the process I bent down, he lifted up and bumped my…
Let’s face it, dogs need lots of care, and daily walks are a part of that. A daily walk is not only great exercise for both you and your dog, but it is also a wonderful bonding experience. But, if you are facing an inflexible work schedule or long commute, it may be challenging to walk your dog as often as you’d like (and as often as they need). That’s where dog walkers come in. Dog walkers provide a variety of services, from basic walks and check-ins to long-distance running. Having a dog walker will help provide basic care for…
Cheetahs are Africa’s rarest big cat. Only an estimated 7,000 individuals are thought to survive in the wild. They’re spread across 32 populations covering a vast area of more than 3 million square kilometres. Cheetah densities are never higher than two or three cheetahs per 100km2 and can be as low as one cheetah per 4,000km2. Lion density can be up to about 16.85 lions per 100km2. What’s more, in areas where cheetahs are persecuted, due to conflict with livestock and game keepers, they may flee before you are ever likely to even see them. Cheetahs’ rarity and elusiveness poses…
Riding a bike can be a fantastic activity to share with your dog, big or small. If you have a dog that requires a lot of exercise, having them run alongside the bike can provide them much-needed physical stimulation. For small dogs or older dogs, riding with your dog in a bike trailer or basket is a great way to get where you need to go without putting too much of a burden on your pet. When it comes to learning how to take a dog on a bike ride, the most important part of bicycling with dogs is safety.…
Dogs can learn to detect chemicals in a man’s urine that may signal a higher risk of having aggressive prostate cancer, according to a new study. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the developed world. Clinicians have sought accurate and reliable noninvasive diagnostic tools to differentiate early stage, less dangerous, and more treatable stages of the disease from the aggressive, high-grade, and likely-to-spread forms. Standard blood tests for early detection, such as the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, often miss cancers in men whose PSA levels are within normal levels or overdiagnose men…
Happy tail syndrome is a bit of a misnomer. This frustrating problem is a challenge to treat and makes both owner and dog feel rather unhappy. So, what gives this unhappy condition the happy name? It’s all in the tail wag. You’ve probably experienced the strong whip of a dog’s tail before and that’s the problem. A dog with expressive wagging can get themselves in a pickle if they wag too much and too hard. The good news is you can stop happy tail syndrome from escalating if caught early. There are several treatment options available, but it requires a…
Did you know how we feed, wash, walk, and play with our pets can have damaging consequences on the planet? Owning a dog comes with great responsibility, not just for looking after your furry friend day after day but also for ensuring their care doesn’t cause negative long-term environmental impacts. To help you become a more eco-conscious dog owner, follow these easy tips that can help to make a huge difference. Use compostable poop bags Thin and flimsy plastics can often not be recycled so try to avoid products such as plastic poop bags, which will more than likely end up…