Are Boston Ferns Toxic To Dogs? Many of the fern species are harmful to our charming four-legged friends but the Boston fern is fortunately not one of them. ASPCA has listed it as one of the non-toxic houseplants for dogs and cats. Thanks to its shaggy fronds, both cats and dogs are highly attracted to…
Your dog relies on her nose to make movements but the eyes as equally important. Poor eye health affects the quality of her life in more ways than one. When she develops cataracts, the clarity of her eyes’ lenses is greatly compromised. This happens when there’s a shift in the proteins in the lens causing…
If you are into super-fluffy, friendly, alert, and happy medium-sized dogs, you have probably already considered the cute Keeshond. With a long, double-layered coat, this beauty is the fluffiest member of the canine family. Her feathery tail curls and sits beautifully at the back, making her the more delightful. The American Eskimo dog boasts the…
Dogs make quick, successive, short movements with all four paws. When the communication between the nerves and the brain is affected, the canine may end up dragging her back paws when walking. You can tell she’s dragging when you hear the sound of her nails scratching against the floor. The skin on the paw will…
Choosing a puppy is a mammoth decision to make. You are opening your doors to a member of the family who will stick around for almost two decades. A wrong choice will cause your family pain, disappointment, and fulfillment. On the flip side, a good puppy will bring nothing but joy. How do you pick…
After waiting for a few weeks for the birth of your puppies, they are finally here. The excitement and joy cannot be explained. However, your celebration is cut short when you realize that one of the puppies is not nursing as she should. What a setback! What is going on? What should you do about…
Dogs are polytocous species, which simply means that they give birth to multiple offspring at the same time. Miniature and tiny breeds, on average, produce 3-4 puppies in one litter while large and giant breeds can have 7-15 puppies. Tia, a Neopolitan Mastiff, gave birth to a whopping 24 puppies back in 2004 setting a…
Are Sunpatiens Poisonous to Dogs? Sunpatiens is a rather new Impatiens hybrid. As a result, the ASPCA as well as other reputable animal care organizations have not yet listed it as a toxic or non-toxic substance. However, since it is a member of the Impatiens family, it is safe to assume that it is safe…
The first thing that catches your attention in a dog is the coat. We all have preferences when it comes to the length of fur as well as the color and pattern of the coat. There are those of us who love smooth-coated breeds for reasons best known to them. Others prefer pooches with a…
Tube feeding is not the most ideal way of administering food to a puppy but circumstances sometimes call for it. For instance, if a puppy has no strength to suckle or the mother went through a C-section, she will need help with feeding. While bottle feeding is a viable option, using a tube is the…