Once a dog is diagnosed with too much copper in its liver, the goal is to reduce existing copper in the liver as well as to prevent further build-up. Treatment usually involves both dietary changes (low copper diets) and medications (penicillamine) that bind up copper and help the dog get rid of it. What foods…

Daisy and Honey are beagles. Jack and Lulu are Jack Russell terriers. Rusty is an Australian red kelpie. Indy is an Afghan Hound. Jean-Luc, Lucky and Chucky are Labrador retrievers. Coco is a poodle. Mackenzie is a border collie. What dog breed is Bingo? Unlike Baxter, the malicious French bull terrier, Bingo does not learn…

Table sugar and modern sweeteners, on the other hand, are not natural to dogs. Ingestion of granulated sugar may cause stomach upset and an imbalance of the bacteria that live in the gut. If your furry friend eats sugar, you might see vomiting, diarrhea, gas, and discomfort. What kind of sweets can dogs eat? Anything…

Lip Licking or Tongue Thrusting: This quick flick of the tongue out the end of your dog’s mouth often goes unnoticed, but it’s a valuable signal. A great deal of tongue thrusting is an indication that your dog is under stress, but is trying to calm himself. What does tongue flick mean? A tongue-flick is…

Start by establishing separate areas of the house for each dog using Dog Gates, Dog Crates or other equipment to keep them apart. Do not let the dogs interact again until both have a very strong understanding of the “Leave it” cue (see below). Above: Keeping dogs apart using a crate is a solid idea.…

If your dog received IV fluids during their hospital stay, they may urinate more than usual during the first 24-48 hours at home. Their urine may look more clear or normal in color and should occur without difficulty. Is it normal for a dog not to urinate after surgery? If your dog hasn’t urinated after…

Salmon poisoning signs in pets Your dog will usually show signs in 10 days if they ingest a fish containing flukes infected with the SPD bacterium, but infection signs may not be present for 33 days in some cases. Signs may include: Fever, followed by hypothermia. Depression. What are the symptoms of salmon poisoning in…

Inflammation or infection, within the eye or lacrimal duct, may lead to swelling that blocks the duct. Obstruction may also be caused by tumors that develop along the duct, or by foreign material lodged within the lacrimal duct. How do you unblock a dog’s tear duct? The eyelid is pulled out and a small catheter,…

Hawks rely on their eyesight for hunting, and a sudden flash of light from a reflective surface will put them off and scare them away. You can buy rolls of shiny tape called scare tape, which you can stick around your yard. Or, for a low-cost method, tie some old CDs to string and hang…

The Grinch, helped by his loyal dog, Max, in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” (ABC/AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC.) Despite being a cranky shut-in, a burglar and a liar, the Grinch tends to dominate all the attention in “Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” What color is the Grinch’s dog? He has brown curved ears…

No, you shouldn’t give pizza to your dog for eating, it isn’t safe, especially a store-bought. They can eat pizza as they have teeth and the ability to chew and swallow. They also won’t refuse from tasting a pizza slice. What happens if dogs eat pizza? If your dog eats cooked pizza, it could cause…

The recommended cod liver oil dose for dogs who do not receive other sources of vitamins D and A is ¼ teaspoon for dogs weighing 10-15 pounds; ½ teaspoon for 25-pund dogs; 1 teaspoon for dogs weighing 50 pounds; 1½ teaspoons for 75-pound dogs; and 2 teaspoons for dogs weighing 100 pounds. What are the…

Are dog socks good for dogs? Dog boots or socks interfere with your dog’s natural ability to grip the ground with the toenails. Dogs rely on their toenails to gain traction and dig into the ground like soccer cleats. What comes naturally to them becomes impossible when wearing booties or socks. 3. How long can…

YES! Dogs can certainly get hernias after being spayed. At times, hernias can actually be a result of an improper healing process after being spayed, such as the animal overexerting themselves and tearing internal stitches along the abdominal wall. Is it normal for a dog to have a bulge after being spayed? This type of…

POGO® Archives – Conagra Food Service. Are pogos the same as corn dogs? Canada. In Quebec and Ontario, a battered hot dog on a stick is called a “pogo” and is traditionally eaten with ordinary, yellow mustard, sometimes referred to as “ballpark mustard”. The rest of Canada refers to them by the non-trademarked term “corn…

Typically, an F1 dog would have fewer health issues than an F2 or F1b dog. However, that does not mean an F2 dog would typically have poor health. However, it still stands to reason that the more you move away from the purebred dog, the greater the chance of additional health issues developing. Is F1…

Coyotes have been known to clear six-foot fences. And even if it’s too tall to easily jump, coyotes have been known to climb fences seven feet tall (their back legs are quite strong). Besides building a taller fence, you can install coyote rollers on the fence to prevent their back climbing legs from getting a…

It’s the dose that makes the poison! Pets that ingest a few M&Ms or 1-2 bites of a chocolate chip cookie are unlikely to develop chocolate poisoning. For milk chocolate, any ingestion of more than 0.5 ounces per pound of body weight may put dogs at risk for chocolate poisoning. What happens if a dog…

Bulldog. Jowls are what lend these dogs their charmingly gruff appearance. Boston Terrier. These “tuxedo” dogs are loveable little goofballs that melt hearts everywhere with their wide-eyed puppy stare. Boxer. Bull Mastiff. Bull Terrier. Cane Corso Italiano. Pit bull. How many types of bully dogs are there? The American Bully was originally divided into four…

Foul smelling urine can indicate a bacterial urinary tract infection (not just “stinkle,” as often experienced after eating asparagus), while lack of smell (or color), as seen with dilute urine, is seen with metabolic diseases (kidney failure, etc.). How do I keep my dogs from smelling like pee? Add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar…