As cold weather approaches, you winter-proof your car and your house. But it’s also important to think about your dog: Only you can protect him from winter hazards when the temperature drops.Your Dog’s Special Winter NeedsAny time you take your dog for walks in icy conditions, take special care to check his paws for ice …
Whether your dog is a Chihuahua or a Great Dane, Los Angeles–based veterinarian Dr. Amber Andersen figures she knows something about your pal’s approach to dinner. “They’re all chowhounds,” says Andersen with a chuckle. But even though most puppies share the same voracious appetite, they have unique nutritional needs, depending on their size and breed. …
When it comes to your dog, good grooming is more than pretty pink bows or a jaunty new collar. Your regular care makes a difference in your dog’s appearance and health — and in your relationship. Not sure where to start? Here’s a basic guide to keeping your best friend looking his or her best. …
Maybe it hit you as soon as your parents backed the family car out of the dormitory parking lot your freshman year at college and you realized you were on your own. Or, perhaps you felt it standing at the neighborhood bus stop as your child struggled up the school bus steps on his way …
Dogs aren’t born knowing our rules. They bark and jump and dig not because they’re being bad, but because it’s instinctual. Besides, it often gets a reaction from us. It’s up to us as owners to teach our pets how to express themselves in a manner we appreciate. Often, common behavioral problems occur as our …
Your puppy has to learn to live in its new world — and that includes the occasional guest, the regular arrival of the letter carrier, and the fierce growl of the vacuum cleaner. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help you socialize your new puppy so it can manage these interactions. Here’s a look at …
When you were a kid, you probably tried to figure out how old the family dog was in “people years” by multiplying its age by the number seven. Veterinarians, however, look at a dog’s physiological condition. Veterinarians find that most dogs begin to experience the first signs of aging at about 7 years for small …
There are few worse feelings than realizing your puppy has escaped. But your actions both before and after your puppy goes missing can help ensure a happy ending. Before You Lose Your Puppy: ID Your DogYour puppy’s first line of protection is identification. Here are four popular methods: Collar Tag The most common and visible form …
Super-skinny models might have food issues. So do the majority of children under the age of 4. Then, there’s your brother who hasn’t tasted a carbohydrate since 2001. He definitely has issues. But what if your dog won’t eat? Your dog might be finicky. Or perhaps he possesses the appetite of a lumberjack. Wherever the …
A person’s eyes might be the window to his or her soul. We learn to read other people through eye contact, facial expression and body language — not to mention through what they say to us! But your best indication of what’s on your dog’s mind comes through his tail. By learning to pay close …