Constipation refers to infrequent, difficult, or seemingly incomplete defecation in dogs. Constipation affects approximately 13.5% of the 90 million pet dogs in the United States – over 12 million dogs. A 2022 clinical trial at the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center tested a probiotic strain to prevent constipation in dogs. The probiotic helped increase…
Trimming a dog’s nails is not an easy task. Owners keeping those paws prim and proper with regular nail trims can be challenging. Up to 15% of dogs exhibit anxiety or aggression during grooming. But what about clipping anxious pups’ nails while they sleep under anesthesia? Approximately 90 million dogs live in American households. Veterinarians…
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Dog foot licking is a kind of behavior. Why does your dog feel compelled to smooch your smelly toes and soles? Research shows that 63% of dogs exhibit this impulse, driven by scientific reasons. A 2013 study by Hartpury University in the UK observed a group of dogs licking their owners’ feet. The researchers found…
Aging dog behavior differs from a young pup’s, and Dogs have a much shorter lifespan than humans. On average, most dogs live between 10-13 years, though some breeds, like Chihuahuas, average 15-20 years, and others, like Great Danes, average only 7-10 years. When a dog’s health begins to decline in their senior years, usually after…
Your pregnant dog’s due date is just around the corner. Her whelping box is prepped, and you’re eager to meet the puppies. But how will you know exactly when she’ll go into labor? Watch for these 12 signs in the final days of your dog’s 63-day pregnancy that indicate whelping is imminent: Once you notice…
Dog behaviors are different from dog to dog, which can be good or bad. In the U.S. (85 million households), dog owners have a better life and relationship with their canine companions. But since dogs can’t speak English, they communicate with us differently through body language and behaviors. Sometimes, dog behaviors can be an issue…
