Blog — Writer_Harrison_Howe

This Spot is MINE: Can We Stop a Dog From Marking His Territory?   It’s always the same: your walks with Buster result in stop to pee quickly on telephone poles, mailboxes, lampposts, whatever.  Or, Dixie is squatting and letting out small amounts of pee every few feet, it seems. You wonder: how much can this pup pee? And why is he/she doing it?   Basically, dogs are territorial: they mark surroundings with a small bit of urine to let other dogs know that they consider the spots they’re marking THEIR territory. That bit of urine tells other dogs the...

What’s Causing Your Dog’s Runny Eyes? Do dogs cry? Dogs, of course, can be sad, and can certainly appear sad. Lethargy, not eating, and even anxiety can be expressions of sadness or depression in dogs. And while whining in and of itself is not necessarily a display of sadness or crying, whining could signal anxiety, which can exemplify depression. But to answer the opening question: the consensus by veterinarians and other professionals is no, dogs do not cry tears as humans do. So why are your dog’s eyes always runny, as if they ARE crying? Some type of eye discharge...

Are Grain Free Diets Good for Your Dog? So just what IS causing your pup’s itchy skin or chronic ear infections? In most cases, these maladies are caused by environmental allergies, NOT food allergies; in fact, according to a 2018 health report from Banfield Pet Hospital, 0.2 percent of dogs actually suffer from food allergies! And, as reported in an October 2019 article published by Hill’s, grain allergies are extremely uncommon in man’s best friend. In fact, many grains such as corn, barley, oats, and wheat actually provide needed nutrients for your dog, and denying them these vital ingredients can...

Is Free Feeding Good or Bad for my Dog?   If your pup is like…well, just about every other pup large or small, chances are good he/she loves to eat.   Knowing how/when to feed Trixie is important. Give her too much, and she’s going to wind up overweight (according to 2018 statistics published by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 56% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese).   Perhaps the best way to avoid this problem is to feed Buster scheduled meals: best, say some veterinarians, is two meals per day, about 12 hours apart,...

The Best Exercises For Dogs With Arthritis "Time waits for no man"...nor dog. Whether we age gracefully or otherwise...we age. You might notice a twinge in your knees or an ache in your shoulders as you grow older. Like us, dogs too feel the onset of age. Arthritis is common in many breeds as they grow older, and if you have a dog over the age of ten it's best to keep an eye out for any signs. If you notice your senior dog is getting up more slowly or taking stairs more gingerly, chances are they are starting to...