Human Food for Fido: Can Dogs Eat Fruit?
It’s no secret that dogs love human food. And, as long as you don’t mind a little begging, it is okay to slip them the occasional treat. But, if you have a tendency to share your food with fido, it is a good idea to make sure what you are giving them is actually safe. Dogs’ systems are very different from the human system, which means some foods that we...
How to Treat a Dog Paw Pad Injury
PAW INJURIES, CRACKED PADS, PAW LICKING, BOOTS & SOCKS (click here) ----------------------------------------- How to Treat a Dog Paw Pad Injury Your dog’s paw pads are an essential part of his overall health and wellbeing. They protect the bottom of your dog’s foot from rocks and debris. Although a dog’s paw pads are pretty tough, dog paw pad injuries are quite common. They can be caused by a variety of things, including sharp objects, hot...
DNA Debunks Age-Old Ratio for Dog Years to Human Years
By tracking age-related progressions in gene methylation patterns of dogs and comparing them with those previously observed in people, researchers have constructed a new “epigenetic clock” for translating dog years to human years. All mammals pace their way through similar milestones, from embryogenesis to birth; then infancy, youth, and adolescence; and, finally, maturity, senescence, and death.1But every species ages at its own clip. Some compress their lives into a couple...
VITAL VOICE: Virtual consults give you another way to help your pet without leaving home
Introducing VITAL VOICE, Vital Vet's new video series featuring interviews with leaders and experts in the field of pet rehabilitation.
Dogs Watch Us Carefully and Read Our Faces Very Well
Research shows dogs pay close attention to different human facial expressions. ...In addition to learning the basics of dog behavior, one area that's important for us to understand is how their various senses work and how they use their eyes to read our faces and the reasons for their sensitivity to the various visual social cues we emit.1 (See "How Dogs See the World: Some Facts About the Canine Cosmos" and "Dogs: An Exciting...
Why the Tail Is Important for the Active Dog
The Amazing Tail Those who love them all agree: Dogs are amazing animals. Not only are they capable of adapting to life with people, they have skills and abilities that are inconceivable to humans. From their fantastically sensitive noses to their keen intelligence, dogs find ways to thrill and stagger the imagination. Dogs' physical capabilities are one of the many aspects of the species that continually amaze. With the proliferation...
Summer Dog Exercise: Six Ways to Keep Fido Cool and Happy
The best time of year is late summer – the weather is its warmest and the days are long. Even though fall is around the corner, many states experience hot weather well into autumn. Take advantage of the gorgeous outdoors now and be active, especially with your dog! While exercise is crucial to your and your pet’s health, it’s important to remember that the soaring temperatures can be harmful and...
Trigger Point Therapy: Keeping Dogs Active and Pain Free
My first experience with trigger point therapy was when I was a cross country athlete in college. I was into heavy training, lack of rest, and the desire to push my body to the limits to qualify for nationals. One day, as I was running down a hill during a training run, I heard a pop and felt a burn up the back of my leg like I'd never felt...