CPR For Dogs: A Step-By-Step Guide To Saving Your Dog’s Life
Seeing your dog in a life-threatening situation can be a frightening and stressful experience, especially if the dog is unresponsive. Equipping yourself with the knowledge to effectively recognize and take action treating your dog’s condition can keep you calm and greatly increase your dog’s chance of survival. Two life-saving procedures you need to know are artificial respiration and CPR for dogs. This article will outline how to identify whether your...
Comparing 3 Types of Dog Harnesses
A well-trained dog means having better control on your walks. This can be achieved with training, but appropriate walking equipment can be just as helpful. Studies show how different types of dog harnesses are better than a simple leash and collar combo due to their safety and comfort for the dog. However, because every type of dog harness has its own set of unique features, owners are sometimes confused and unsure...
DOES YOUR DOG HAVE STIFF JOINTS?
“Stiff joints” is a general term for changes in the joint caused by normal or abnormal wear and tear. Because your dog’s joint pain directly impacts his mobility and how well he’s able to get around, it can have a serious effect on your dog’s quality of life. For dogs who have stiff joints, the cartilage (the tissues that “cushions” the joint between the bones) is worn away faster than...
Pamper Your Pooch: The Benefits and Basics of Dog Massage
Massage is a healing art that has been practiced for hundreds of years. While it may seem like massage is a luxury reserved for elite athletes and spa attendees, massage can be a great form of preventive care for all, including your pet. If you’ve had a massage before, you probably remember feeling relaxed and perhaps a little sore, depending on the type of massage you received. There are numerous...
Dog Sports 101: Flyball
Got a ball-crazy dog who’s smart and fast? Looking for a way to burn some of his energy and meet some people? Then we've got a sport for you! Flyball is a canine relay race in which teams of dogs take turns jumping hurdles and retrieving a tennis ball. But there's a twist: To get the tennis ball, each dog must pounce on a spring-loaded box that ejects the ball...
Stable vs. Unstable Surfaces in Dog Fitness - Is It As Beneficial As It Is Fancy-Looking?
Stable vs. unstable surfaces in dog fitness - is it as beneficial as it is fancy-looking? Who doesn't love to watch all those cool workouts performed on various unstable surfaces? But, is it as beneficial as it is fancy-looking? Again, we like to look at some facts first. Working out on UNSTABLE equipment Primarily engages core and postural muscles that help to keep the dog's body in balance. Is...
8 Ways To Protect Dogs Who Are Scared Of Fireworks
Many dogs are TERRIFIED of fireworks. The unpredictable loud noises (cracks, snaps, and booms) combined with the flashes of light, smoke smells, and crowd excitement are all too much for them… More dogs run away from home on July 4th than any other day of the year. And it’s well known that July 5th is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters in the United States. Plus, of course,...
10 REASONS YOUR DOG DOESN’T LOSE WEIGHT
The reality is clear APOP’s 2017 clinical survey, showed that 56% of dogs were classified as clinically overweight (body condition score (BCS) 6-7) or obese (BCS 8-9) by their veterinary healthcare professional. That equals an estimated 50.2 million dogs are too heavy, based on 2017 pet population projections provided by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). In 2016, APOP found 54% of dogs were overweight or obese. With all of...