When high-energy dogs don't receive the appropriate outlet for their energy, it leads to behaviour issues. These dogs aren't having their physical, mental, and social needs met. A strategy is needed to diffuse their energy and promote calmness. One way is to give your dog a job; focused tasks to help them settle down.
When our pets experience allergy-like symptoms, we automatically turn to their food as the source. It’s easy to overlook their environment as a contributing factor, and as such we often find ourselves poking at the wrong spot. Environmental allergies typically arise from the use of toxic cleaning products around the house. Next time you’re grocery shopping, you might want to keep a lookout for non-toxic cleaning products for pets. A bonus perk is that most of it are also environmentally friendly products!
Chocolate is toxic to dogs due to the presence of a substance called theobromine. Prevention is best. Keep all forms of chocolate out of your dog's reach. Should your dog eat chocolate, note the type and amount of chocolate consumed. Contact your vet immediately, and only induce vomiting under veterinary guidance.
Canine leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can have serious consequences in dogs like kidney or liver damage. The Leptospira bacteria thrive in warm, humid environments. Find out how to protect your dog against this zoonotic disease, and the prompt action required should your dog contract canine leptospirosis.