Collin Walker

A vacation should be an enjoyable experience for the entire family—pets included. Reducing Stress - While some pets may already be seasoned travelers, others have very little experience in the car. Be sure pets are accustomed to travel before attempting a long trip. Also, introduce the travel crate into the home several weeks prior to vacationing to familiarize pets with it. Likewise, a car can become too cold for a pet's system to handle. Always take pets along when leaving the vehicle.

If you have a dog, you might be wondering what, if any, human medicines are safe for your dog. The following drugs are NEVER safe, under any conditions. Benzocaine (a topical pain reliever). Iron supplements. Marijuana or other illegal drugs. The dosage is 1/2 ml to 2ml injected under the skin every 24 hours. The recommended dosage is 50 mg every 8 hours. Kaopectate is used to treat diarrhea; the dosage is 1 ml per pound every 2 hours.

Although symptoms differ, dogs can develop allergies just like us. Allergies in dogs usually manifest themselves as severe itchiness and if a dog is allergic to his food it can cause him to scratch incessantly. Certain ingredients in dog food and feeding your dog leftovers can result in an allergic reaction. It is fine to supplement your dog's diet with some human food but only if it doesn't cause allergies.

There is a lot of conflicting information and opinions among dog owners about raw food diets for dogs and it can all become very confusing. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider feeding your dog a raw diet: Dogs love raw food, it's only natural! Feeding a dog a raw diet also results in decreased body odor. A dog kept on a raw food diet won't require bathing as much as a dog on a commercial diet. Dogs with sensitive digestive systems and skin fare better on a raw diet.

A dog, like any other pet, has needs that must be met, and people spend millions on products such as dog food, toys, and flea control chemicals. Homemade or Organic Dog Food. When possible try to cook your own dog food. Wash your pets bedding thoroughly with hot soapy water.

In most cases, the pet will have begun slowing his or her eating weeks before the actual death, and this should be viewed as a natural part of the death process. Basically, the body is preparing itself for death, and the body responds in ways that allow the pet as little suffering as possible.

If you own a dog and you love a dog, you want your dog to live as long as possible. Commercial dog food contains more cereal than meat protein, so if that is your entire dog is fed, it is necessary to add a meat-based protein supplement to his diet. Take steps to see that your dog is not suffering from loneliness, as dogs are social animals and need interaction with other animals or humans.

Want a career where you work with animals? Being a veterinarian is not the only way! There are several ways that you can be around our furry friends and pursue a professional, rewarding career.

Dogs dig because of a number of reasons and to put an end to your dog's destruction of your backyard requires that you understand why your dog is digging in the first place. Digging For Prey - Some dogs dig to root out prey such as snakes, gophers and even bugs. Digging For Shelter - Some dogs dig to make a shelter for themselves. Dogs will dig a hole to lie in during hot weather. If your dog is digging a shelter you should provide him with an appropriately placed dog house.

How many times have you wished you could stop your dog's nonstop barking? If you've owned dogs, chances are you've come across a bark meister. Most dogs bark because they are bored. Dogs can also bark to get your attention. Never shout at a barking dog as this will be seen by the dog as you barking back and it won't stop the dog from barking. If your dog barks to get your attention, ignore him. With time the dog will realize that barking will not get your attention.