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Can A Dog Hold A Grudge?

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Many humans don’t really think about what real hate actually means before thinking they feel it, so when it comes to dogs, there is very little chance of hate being understood. … However, while your dog may come across as disliking someone or even being nervous about them, your pooch would not know how to truly hate. Do dogs remember if you accidentally hurt them? Yes, dogs remember things....

How Much Chicken And Rice Should You Feed Your Dog?

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Chicken and rice are prime ingredients in many dog foods, and these mild foods sit well on upset canine stomachs. … All you need are boneless, skinless chicken breasts and rice. White rice is lower in nutritional value than brown rice, but its blandness makes it more suitable for upset stomachs. Can my dog eat cooked chicken every day? The short answer is: Yes, dogs can eat chicken as long as...

How Can You Tell If Your Dog Has A Hernia?

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Loss of appetite. Vomiting food or water. Drooling. Cramping. Fever. Shortness of breath. Numbness in the legs. Coughing. Can my dog live with a hernia? If you weren’t aware, dogs can get hernias just like people can, and just like people, dogs can be treated for their hernias and live normal lives with them! Just like people, these hernias can happen in many different areas of the body, too. Where...

Why Is My Dog Body Sweating?

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Do Dogs Sweat? Excessive panting. Red-colored gums. Thick ropey saliva in the mouth. Warm to the touch. Red “flushed” skin near the ears, muzzle, underbelly. Sweating or moisture from the paws (uncommon) Do dogs sweat through their tongues? No, dogs don’t sweat through their tongue. However, the mouth and tongue are very important in their cooling-down process as panting is dogs’...

How Much Cantaloupe Can A Dog Have?

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Too much cantaloupe can cause GI upset. If your dog experiences any of the following after eating a cantaloupe, consult with your veterinarian: Vomiting. Diarrhea. What is the healthiest fruit for a dog? Fruits and veggies for pets Apple. Apples are high in fiber and low in fat, making them an ideal snack for overweight or senior pets who may have a lower metabolism. … Apricot. The fleshy fruit...

Is It OK Not To Vaccinate Your Dog?

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Vaccination against distemper and parvovirus is important because these diseases can be deadly. “Because transmission does not require direct contact with another dog, indoor-only dogs can be exposed and become ill if they are not appropriately vaccinated.” Are annual dog vaccinations necessary? Your dog will need at least one vaccine every year, however, and your pet should have a thorough...

What Is The Best Age To Neuter A Male Dog?

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Dogs who are spayed/neutered too early have an increased chance of developing undesirable behavioral issues such as phobias, fear aggression and reactivity. Early spay/neuter triples the risk of developing hypothyroidism and becoming obese. What is the best age to neuter a dog? The suggested guideline for males is neutering beyond 6 months of age. Given the increased cancer risk for females spayed...

What Is The Best Age To Neuter A Male Dog?

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A spay can also be performed laparascopically (usually with ovariectomies). Neutering. Neutering, or castration, is the surgical removal of a male dog’s testes. Also performed under general anesthesia, it is a simpler surgery than a spay. Is 2 years old too late to neuter a dog? The simple answer to this question is that it is never too late to neuter a dog. Even if your intact dog has already...