I started wondering which foods that we have in our house might be dangerous for our dogs to eat. We don’t feed them human food, but if I get distracted, they occasionally lick a plate clean before I realize what they are up to. Unfortunately, there does not seem to be a comprehensive list of […]
What Causes Snoring in Dogs?
Georgia sometimes snores. It’s generally cute and relatively quiet, but occasionally she lets out a loud snort. Luckily she doesn’t sleep in the bed with us, or I’d be awake all night. For those dog owners whose dogs snore and they share a bed, I can only imagine what that can do to your night’s […]
Keeping your dog safe: Creating a dog and puppy proof house
We all know to baby proof a house to keep a baby safe, but what about keeping your dog or puppy safe? Dogs don’t always know what is safe for them to eat, chew on, or lay on, so it’s up to you to keep them safe. Puppies in particular tend to get into everything. […]
Hot Weather Safety Tips for Dogs
Temperatures are soaring this summer and many parts of the country are experiencing drought conditions. The heat and dry conditions can affect your dog just as much as it does you. Following a few simple guidelines can help your pet weather the heat. Make sure your dog has access to shade. Though they can’t escape […]
Diphenhydramine Side Effects for Dogs (Benadryl)
So, I gave Belle her first in a long time dose of 25 mg of diphenhydramine last night with food. This was around 7:30 p.m. We sat down to have dinner and then watch some TV. Belle slept like a rock. A couple of times I tried to wake her up by calling her name, […]
Dog Allergy Treatment: Hot Summer Days Make for Red Itchy Skin
So, it’s been average around 90 degrees for the last couple of weeks and it’s just plain hot outside. The dogs are out during the day but the spend the nights inside. One day last week I noticed that Belle had an inflamed spot on her belly that she kept scratching at. Some of the […]
Rainy Days Make for a Muddy Dog – What Helps
The rainy weather makes Belle’s dog pen very muddy, especially where the grass died. We put down pine needles over the muddy areas and used palettes to raise up her dog house and create a place for her to lay that is dry. A bale of hay can work as well.
Benign skin growth and frequent urination question
We got the results back from Belle’s minor surgery this past Monday. The skin growth was benign. Yay! Now she has a few stitches, but she has been doing well and is not scratching or biting at them. She licks them occasionally, but I’m trying to keep an eye on that and prevent her from […]
Change in My Dog’s Behavior, Urinary Tract Infection or Old Age?
I just got back from the veterinarian’s office.Today was Belle’s 6-month check-up and Bordetella vaccination.She got checked for heartworms – none present! And she also got her fecal exam and annual exam. I asked my vet about the unusual skin growth on her stomach. He looked it over and said that although it didn’t look […]
What do you do when you find a skin growth on your dog?
Grooming your dog is a good time to look for any problems with their skin, nails, ears, and teeth. Belle, like most dogs, will hide any injury as best as she can. Only because I wrestle with her and bathe her regularly have I found things that were bothering or hurting her. Recently, while rubbing […]