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Researchers have found that there are very good reasons why many dogs sniff and pee repeatedly on a walk, and it may have little to do with actually relieving themselves. Especially if you own a smaller dog, you'll find these discoveries fascinating.
Chances are your dog does one or more of these quirky things and in turn, you've wondered, 'Why on earth is he doing this?' There's a good reason behind each of these strange canine habits, and two of them likely includes a message intended specially for you.
The skin of the tilapia fish is rich in collagen and is increasingly used in both human and veterinary medicine to treat a variety of injuries and disorders.
Oddly, this single decision can place the odds in your pet's favor, or against it. Do what most vets recommend, and you greatly increase her risk of dysplasia and many kinds of cancer, including a 1 in 4 lifetime risk of bone cancer. Handle this hot potato with TLC.
It's considered one of the least toxic of its kind, and is used in 'pet safe' antifreezes. Cats are particularly sensitive, so it's banned in cat foods, but it can also poison dogs. Destroys red blood cells and causes many nervous system problems including seizures and coma.
As the business of certifying emotional support animals grows - whether it's a snake, dog, or pig - when are you abusing the system that's designed for people who truly need an animal for anxiety or depression? The tale of one large service dog who forced a plane to make an emergency landing.