How to Fly with a Dog
“Where are we going,” “which airline do we choose” and “where are we staying” are a few of the questions people ask themselves as they plan for a trip. However, for dog owners who enjoy (or would like to begin) traveling with their four-legged “children,” the question of “What is the best and safest way to travel with my pet” is an important one. It’s estimated that about 2 million domestic animals travel on commercial flights each year – only 58% of them being dogs,...
How Much Food to Feed My Dog — Based on Breed and Size
How much food you feed your dog is a more important question than you may think. When incorrect, the caloric and nutritional makeup of your dog’s food and treats can have an adverse effect on his standard of living and overall length of life. Discuss the topic with your trusted veterinarian in an open and honest dialogue. Together you can come up with a plan that will allow you to help your dog remain healthy. How do I know how much to feed my dog? When looking at the amount of food per day a dog should have, your vet will look at a...
What Can I Give My Dog for Diarrhea?
It’s common for dogs to have diarrhea occasionally. A dog’s digestive system is part of his immune system and works to reset itself when things get off track by cleansing the body of harmful materials. A healthy dog with a strong immune system will return to normal in about 2 to 4 days. There are things you can give your dog for diarrhea to help him recover. What to do if your dog has diarrhea Many things can cause dog diarrhea, from stress to dietary changes, and even food allergies. If your dog acts otherwise normal, don’t...
The Eager, Dynamic Wire Fox Terrier
A hardy, mid-sized breed, the Wire Fox Terrier rarely turns down a chase, a hunt or an invite to playtime. Tenacious yet amiable, determined yet devoted, this Terrier stands on the tiptoe of expectation, ever ready for life’s adventures. Wire Fox Terrier pedigree and history Developed in the 19th century British Isles, the alert and active Wire Fox Terrier was bred to hunt, as well as to find and kill farm vermin. His likely ancestors were black-and-tan working rough-coated Terriers originating in Wales and northern England. The Wire...
Why Are Dogs Scared of Vacuums and What To Do About It
Does your dog run and cower when you bring the vacuum out? Or maybe he lunges and barks at the vacuum? Vacuums are among the sounds dogs hate. Professional dog trainer Marj Ediger explains why dogs are scared of vacuums and what to do about it. Why Dogs Are Scared of Vacuums? Vacuums are loud, have a strange odor and are large moving objects inside a dog’s home, explains Marji, which is why dogs bark at vacuums. If you think a vacuum is loud, imagine being a dog. They hear high pitches, that humans can’t, coming from vacuums and...
What Can I Give My Dog for Pain at Home?
When your dog injures herself, you may be tempted to search through your medicine cabinet to find something to help your dog in pain — but don’t. Giving her any human over-the-counter pain medication at home could cause more harm. What can I give my dog for pain relief at home? Nothing in your medicine cabinet is safe for your dog’s pain relief. Advil, Tylenol, Aleve and other human pain medications are dangerous for dogs. Giving NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs made for humans to dogs can damage the kidneys...
Why Do Dogs Sit on Your Feet?
Dogs sitting on our feet is a simple act that many pet parents experience regularly, but the reason isn’t so simple. What does it mean when dogs sit on your feet? The most common reason why our dogs sit at or on our feet is to feel a sense of security. California-based dog trainer Ash Miner, a certified trick dog instructor (CTDI) who is working on a master’s degree in animal behavior, says a dog sitting on his or her parent’s feet is usually giving the pup the sense of someone having their back. It’s also to show...
Dug Up at Dogster: August 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Here at Dogster, we’re soaking up the sun during these hot DOGust days. There are lots of paw-lidays to bark about this month, including my Emmy’s annual favorite, Spoil Your Dog day on Aug. 10. We may even make our way to the World Dog Surfing Championships on Aug. 6 near San Francisco to cheer on our adventurous pup pals. Show us how you and your #dogsterdogs are enjoying your summer by tagging us in your photos on social media. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include...
Are Dog Anxiety Medications Right For Your Dog?
Have you ever wondered if your dog needed anxiety medication? Just like people can experience debilitating anxiety and need professional support, the same is true for dogs. Anxiety medication prescribed by your dog’s veterinarian can be used to treat a variety of canine anxiety conditions from daily anxiety to situational anxiety, such as thunderstorms or fireworks. When used properly under the guidance of a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist, and in conjunction with behavioral modification training, anxiety medication can...
How to Find Dog-Friendly Stores
Do you love going out and about with your furry sidekick? It’s easier to find dog-friendly stores and restaurants than you may think. But what does dog friendly really mean? Is it as simple as being allowed to take your dog inside or is there more to it than that? And, what are the benefits of taking your dog to a dog-friendly store? What makes a store or restaurant dog-friendly? There is dog friendly and there is truly dog friendly. So what’s the difference? First of all, at the bare minimum dog-friendly stores allow all...
