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How to Tell if a Dog is Reverse Sneezing

How to Tell if a Dog is Reverse Sneezing

Reverse sneezing is an involuntary spasm, caused by an irritation of the soft palate. During the spasm, air is rapidly pulled in through the nose and produces a loud snorting, honking or wheezing sound. The reverse sneeze often alarms dog owners who may...

Dangers of Kennel Cough in Dogs

Dangers of Kennel Cough in Dogs

So for a smaller breed dog, I would fill the syringe to for 1/2 tablespoon. You would open the dogs mouth, open towards the cheek and insert it in and then you can give them the cough syrup. Probably talk to your veterinarian about how frequently you...

What is Kennel Cough?

What is Kennel Cough?

What is kennel cough. Probably everybody has heard that and heard from vets and if you've boarded your dog, you've heard it from places that you board but people may not have a really good idea what is kennel cough and how your dog can get it. Kennel...

How to Limit Liability at a Doggy Daycare

How to Limit Liability at a Doggy Daycare

Put a bunch of dogs together and sometimes mayhem can occur. Running a doggy daycare requires awareness and preventive tactics to ensure that all of the dogs remain safe and do not injure each other.

How to Give the Heimlich Maneuver to Dogs

How to Give the Heimlich Maneuver to Dogs

If you've ever had a pet emergency, you know that time is of the essence the same as with a human. If your dog chokes, you should be aware of this lifesaving technique. The Heimlich Maneuver for dogs is fairly easy to apply as long as you remember the...

How to Handle a Choking Dog

How to Handle a Choking Dog

When a dog is choking on a foreign object, he needs help immediately. The longer he chokes, the more he will panic. Take him to see a vet, but first you should check to see if you can open his airway.

How to Tell if Your Puppy has Worms

How to Tell if Your Puppy has Worms

Worms are nasty little parasites that create all sorts of problems for your dog, from vomiting to serious diseases such as anemia, and sometimes death. They usually live in your puppy’s digestive system, but sometimes they invade major organs such...

How to Communicate With Lions

How to Communicate With Lions

All animals including lions respond to the way humans sound, smell and behave. It's important to be calm, relaxed and alert when trying to communicate with lions. Read on to learn about how to communicate with lions.

New Puppy Vaccinations

New Puppy Vaccinations

This is a list of things that we're going over today, and you're going to get the top copy to take home with you. But today we wanted to go ahead and and talk a little bit about vaccinations about your dog. So what we've already had. So did, was there a...

How to Board a Dog

How to Board a Dog

When your best four-legged friend looks up at you with soulful eyes of bottomless trust and unconditional love, you know he knows you'll always do right by him. Sometimes you'll need to leave town and board your dog for a few days. Don't you owe it to...

How to Treat Heaves in a Horse

How to Treat Heaves in a Horse

Heaves in horses is a chronic and usually progressive disease. Most horses with heaves cannot be used for heavy work or any work in strenuous conditions. There is no cure for heaves, but with proper treatment and care, a horse can be ridden and used for...

How to Deal with Kennel Cough

How to Deal with Kennel Cough

'Kennel cough' is a term which refers to respiratory infections in dogs which take place in kennels but which is contagious in other conditions as well. It is most often caused by Bordatella, a bacteria to which there is a vaccine that still works as...

How to Know a Pet Has Bitten a Dangerous Toad

How to Know a Pet Has Bitten a Dangerous Toad

Many pets get sick every year from dangerous toad ingestion and some even die. This is due to the toxic secretions that many toad species release when under duress. The secretions get in the animal's mouth and into its bloodstream. Worse yet, some pets...

How to Use Lures, Rewards and Bribes in Dog Training

How to Use Lures, Rewards and Bribes in Dog Training

Using treats as lures or rewards is an effective aid in dog training, but you should never bribe your dog with them. The timing of the treat is critical to shaping and rewarding the behavior you want to encourage, but you have to be careful not to...

How to Treat Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs

How to Treat Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs

A dog that experiences myasthenia gravis has weakness of the muscles. A canine owner may suspect a health issue when the dog experiences discomfort while exercising. This condition occurs when a dog’s immune system has a defect. Most dogs that...

How to Recognize When Your Pet Rabbit Is Sick

How to Recognize When Your Pet Rabbit Is Sick

Unlike pets such as dogs and cats, rabbits have a tendency to hide signs of illness or manifest symptoms that are easy to miss. Because it's important that you get a sick rabbit to a qualified veterinarian right away, you need to know some major signs of...

How to Vaccinate a Puppy

How to Vaccinate a Puppy

The most important part of taking care of your new puppy is getting her vaccinated against possible diseases. Puppies that are not vaccinated are at a high risk for developing serious illnesses that can lead to long-term medical problems or even death...

How to Treat Heartworm in Dogs

How to Treat Heartworm in Dogs

Heartworm disease is caused by the infestation of a parasitic worm called dirofilaria immitis. These worms reside in the heart of dogs, blocking valves and clogging arteries. Heartworms can range from 6 to 14 inches long in female dogs, though the worms...

How to Stop a Small Dog from Barking

How to Stop a Small Dog from Barking

Dogs bark for various reasons. They bark when they need to go outside, when they are hungry, when a visitor enters the house or when they are defending themselves. Unfortunately, dogs can develop a terrible habit of excessive barking. With a little hard...

How to Treat Kennel Cough

How to Treat Kennel Cough

Kennel cough is a form of bronchitis that can easily be passed among dogs. Kennel cough gets its name because dogs in kennels often come down with the condition since it is highly contagious and easily transmitted. Here are a few ways to treat your dog...

How to Schedule Dog Vaccinations

How to Schedule Dog Vaccinations

It is imperative to vaccinate your dog against diseases, not only for his health and well-being, but also for the health of all dogs. Specific vaccinations are required at different times in a dog’s life. By knowing when to schedule your pooch for...

How to Run a Doggy Daycare

How to Run a Doggy Daycare

A doggy daycare can be a lot like a traditional kennel, but if you're just starting a business, you can even run one from your home. The homey atmosphere provides pets with a far warmer welcome than a cold cage, and it gives owners the comfort of knowing...

How to Diagnose Alveolar Emphysema in Horses

How to Diagnose Alveolar Emphysema in Horses

Alveolar emphysema, similar to asthma in humans, is known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), broken wind or heaves. Alveolar emphysema is a chronic allergic disease--a reaction to allergens such as dust, pollen and mold spores. It...

How to Tell if Your Cat Has a URI

How to Tell if Your Cat Has a URI

Upper respiratory infections are common in cats, especially kittens. But that doesn't mean they can't develop into serious problems. Rad on to learn how to look for the telltale signs of a URI in your cat so you can treat it before it turns into an...

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