Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive & integrative wellness veterinarian. My goal is to partner with pet parents seeking to improve their pet’s overall health & vitality through wise lifestyle choices.
It's not unlike a human panic attack, and your dog can't help himself. But it's a serious behavior problem where the only clue is an exuberant greeting every time you come home, no matter how long you're gone.
These popular pets are far less dependent on us than we like to think. They seem to have a love-hate bond with their humans, morphing from cuddly house companions to captive wildcats.
If I see an animal with this increasingly common condition, I advise the owner to avoid revaccination. Sadly, the traditional veterinary community doesn't know of this link, so it may be up to you to be the 'expert' or your pet's survival may be at risk.
Chasing, hunting and herding other pets or wildlife are key signs that your dog is acting on his prey drive. So, while you can't - and shouldn't - try to eliminate this instinct in your pup, you can provide healthy outlets so your dog can express this behavior in an acceptable way.
What does it take for a dog to feel and act confident and balanced? How can you help yours be more confident? Given the right environment and caretaker, any dog, in my opinion, can become confident and balanced. Plus: the secret to a sensational dog - how does yours rate?
Spinach is a cool season green leafy vegetable that has risen in popularity over the last decade because of its reputation as one of the most nutrient-dense of all foods.