You can learn how to train an aggressive rescue dog! Everybody wants a well-behaved dog that interacts well with family, friends, and other animals. Sometimes, however, there are circumstances blocking your dog’s ability to understand what’s expected of him. Dog owners often go looking for certified dog trainers for assistance, when all the help they …
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Teacup Yorkie puppies should be easy to care for, right? They’re very small and require only a little exercise. You might be surprised to learn that although there are medical treatments available for teacup Yorkie puppies, they’re not always safe due to the dog’s unnaturally small size. Teacup puppies aren’t a distinct breed. The smallest …
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If you have a dog who is suddenly acting out of sorts, pacing at night, crying and whining, he/she may have what’s known as Sundowner’s Syndrome. The syndrome, however, isn’t a disease. It’s actually the symptom of Alzheimer’s in dogs – otherwise known as canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Senior dogs, like people, can develop cognitive …
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Concerned about Alzheimer’s in dogs? If you have an aging dog exhibiting unusual signs and symptoms, it could be a real concern. We worry about our dogs, especially when they start doing things that aren’t normal for them. What we might call Alzheimer’s in dogs is actually known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS), a …
Symptoms of ALS (degenerative myelopathy) in dogs are similar to those of osteoarthritis. In the early stages of the disease, veterinarians may have a difficult time getting to the correct diagnosis. Degenerative myelopathy, a disease of the spinal cord in middle-aged to senior dogs, is a lot like ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in humans. In …