by Jean BauhausEarly socialization is important for helping puppies grow up into well-rounded adults. But it’s also important to keep your puppy safe. Unvaccinated puppies are vulnerable to dangerous illnesses like parvovirus, leptospirosis and distemper, which they...
by Jeanine Berger, DVM It’s easy to get frustrated when your puppy chews up your expensive Italian shoe or gnaws on the legs of your furniture—especially when he’s seemingly ignoring all the toys you’ve bought him. But don’t get mad or discouraged. A chewing puppy is...
by Mark AsherIt’s understandable if you’re super excited about bringing your puppy home for the first time. But before your new pup walks through the front door, you need to make sure that your home is a safe haven. To accomplish this, a puppy-proofing home makeover...
by Jill Breitner Dogs communicate with very subtle body language cues, using their entire bodies to tell us how they’re feeling. So, when you notice your dog displaying wide, bulging eyes that show the whites of his eyes, you’re noticing whale eyes in dogs. What Are...
Dos and Don’ts for Bringing Another Dog Into Your Home Written by Roxanne Hawn Reviewed by Elizabeth A. Martinez, DVM on September 07, 2010 Considering adding another dog to your home? First, consider the dogs you already have. “In my opinion, when you are...
Many people suffer from anxiety at some point in their lives. Fortunately for humans, there are resources and tools readily available to help us decrease our anxieties. But what about our four-legged counterparts? Do they feel anxiety too? And if so, how can we best...
