Dog Bloat Symptoms and Prevention
Gastric dilatation-volvulus, GDV, is commonly referred to as twisted stomach, twisted gut, or dog bloat. GDV is a life-threatening condition. There’s a 30% to 50% mortality rate associated with this...
View ArticleDog Jumping: How to Stop Jumping on You and Others
Dogs may naturally jump on people as a way of saying hello and getting attention. While this can be an excitement for your canine, the behavior can be annoying and sometimes dangerous. For example,...
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Puppy Biting: How to Stop Puppy Biting
Congratulations, you have a new puppy! Puppy breath is a good thing, puppy biting not so much. Puppies are curious and joyful bundles of energy that lead with their mouths. Very quickly, you are going...
View ArticleHow to Stop Dog Digging: Causes and Solutions
As a dog owner, noticing a behavioral change or an existing one’s escalation isn’t uncommon. While you might think behavioral change is an indication for your dog’s lifestyle or environment change,...
View ArticleBest Dog Food for German Shepherds
The type of food you give your German Shepherd is the subject of much discussion among vets and German Shepherd owners. Just like humans, dogs thrive on good quality food, given to them in the right...
View ArticleCommon German Shepherd Allergies
German Shepherds are a popular dog breed. They are smart, loyal, and courageous. However, like humans, they can develop allergies. German Shepherds are at risk to common allergens, and if left...
View ArticleHow to Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash
Getting a brand new puppy or a rescue dog is incredibly exciting, but it does take a lot of hard work. Most of us dream of having a relaxed, easygoing, can-take-it-anywhere type of dog – but achieving...
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The 16 Smartest Large Dog Breeds
Dogs and humans have co-existed for thousands of years. Some dog owners want simple companionship, while others want a dog to fulfill a job or a need. Depending on what you are looking for may sway...
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Chico’s Promise: Vietnam Vet to Rescue 50,000 Dogs
For thousands of years, dogs have comforted us, protected us, and given unconditional love. Nowhere is that remarkable bond more critical than on the battlefields worldwide, where soldiers rely on them...
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10 Dog Blindness Signs
Dogs can experience vision loss in the same way humans do. As your canine companion ages, their eyesight will likely deteriorate gradually. One eye might lose sight, or both eyes may be affected. Dogs...
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10 Reasons Not to Own a German Shepherd
The German Shepherd Dog is one of the most recognized and popular breeds throughout the world. Not only are German Shepherds intelligent, but they are also loyal, protective, and magnificent to watch...
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Six Dog Foods Recalled
On July 29, 2021, six dog foods were recalled for dangerous levels of aflatoxin. Sunshine Mills, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of six dog food brands cooperating with the U.S. Food and Drug...
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4 Reasons Dogs Dig in their Beds and Furniture
Why dogs dig in beds and furniture is a common question and problem for dog owners of all breeds, ages, and sizes. The digging behavior may start as a puppy or suddenly appear later in life out of the...
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Top Quality Dog Food Recall
On August 26, 2021, Top Quality Dog Food recalled one batch of dog food because of possible contamination with Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Top Quality Dog Food LLC of...
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10 Breeds Most Affected by Post-Lockdown Separation Anxiety
Everyone around the world has been affected by Covid-19 lockdowns, including our pets. Over the past year, dog ownership rose by nearly eight percent, according to the American Kennel Club. With people...
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15 Expressions German Shepherd Parents Will Recognize
German Shepherd parents are drawn to this breed for its intelligence, bravery, and loyalty. However, German Shepherds have a mischievous sense of humor and can clearly communicate if owners pay...
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Coronavirus Sniffing Dogs Used at Miami Airport
Miami International Airport has officially gone to the dogs. A pilot study of the Florida Department of Health Miami-Dade County is using a non-traditional approach to detect the coronavirus. Employees...
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K9 Officers to Be Treated and Transported by Paramedics in Florida
Florida is leading the way to treat and care for K9 officers that are injured on the job. Officers will no longer need to scramble under duress to load and transport a four-legged team member who needs...
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German Shepherd Bite Force: Facts and Myths
How hard do German Shepherds bite? The expression “bite force” is a reference to how powerful the bite of an animal is. It determines the force of an animal’s jaw and indicates the extent of damage it...
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Amputee Veteran Adopts a 3-Legged German Shepherd
Dane Orozco, a military veteran, met a 3-legged German Shepherd in a shelter, and destiny happened. In 2016 Orozco had his right leg amputated due to an infection. The loss of his leg had a profound...
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