Some frightened dogs bite, but you can help train this behavior.Some dogs bite when frightened. While it may not be your dog’s fault that they bite in response to an accident, you may want to stop this behavior.The startle reflex is an animal instinct, and it’s not uncommon for sleeping dogs to bite when awakened by pets, kisses, or other physical interactions. Remember that this reaction is reflexive – not aggressive; It is important not to confuse the two.Some nervous dogs also bite when they are awake and bite when someone or something interrupts their attention. Fortunately, there are steps…
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Our pets depend on us for everything, and their health and well-being are in our hands. We all love our best friends, but excess body fat is a major risk factor for various dog diseases.Even the most dedicated pet parents can struggle to help their dogs maintain a healthy weight. According to recent studies, more than half of dogs in the United States weigh more than their ideal weight.The challenge starts with determining your dog’s ideal weight, weighing it regularly, and choosing between numerous pet food brands – all promising the best diet.In addition, the exact relationship between nutrition, weight,…
Is your puppy louder than you (and your neighbors) would like? Teaching your dog to bark on command is not only a fun trick for your furry friend to learn, but it can also help alleviate inappropriate barking.When you teach dogs to bark on command, you’re also teaching them the opposite – to be quiet. This simple trick will let your puppy know the proper time to use beautiful sounds. Quiet gameplayYou may want to start teaching your puppy how to talk on command. However, the more important aspect of this trick is your dog’s ability to sit quietly. Before they…
We love to have some good maple syrup on our pancakes and waffles. The smell is so wonderful and sweet. If you live in New York City, you might even smell it in the air, which is a great step up from the usual smell!But should you worry if your dog suddenly starts smelling like maple syrup or waffles? The smell itself does not necessarily mean that there is any problem. A lot depends on whether you notice any other changes in your puppy. So let’s see what causes this smell (except for breakfast time).That fresh maple flavor: Breakfast was…
Tartar and gingivitis are two of the most common problems veterinarians see in dogs. Poor dental hygiene can lead to gum disease, tooth loss and, if left untreated, to more serious diseases such as bacterial infections of the heart, liver, or kidneys.In fact, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral and dental disease by the age of three. Gingivitis and tartar can progress to periodontal disease or form an abscess. These infections can spread to your dog’s heart valves, liver, and kidneys. This is serious business. 1. Brush your teeth dailyBrushing your pet’s teeth helps remove plaque…
This is one of the three most common gates in a dog’s intestines, along with Fusobacterium and Bacteroides. These tough little things can be found in many environments and have excellent survival skills.Firmicutes, which means “thick-skinned” in Latin, refers to the strong cell walls of many types of bacteria in this group. Some of these bacteria transform into dormant and resilient states when they lack nutrients and moisture, and live for thousands or even millions of years.Some members of the phylum are known pathogens, such as streptococcus, which is responsible for strep throat. Others are responsible for wine and beer…
If you’ve read any of our other articles, you know how important fiber is to maintain and strengthen your dog’s gut health. But there are other keys to keep your dog healthy, including animal protein. Fusobacterium is part of the phylum Fusobacterium and prefers a meat-rich diet.Fusobacterium is a good example that what is good for us is not always good for dogs. In humans, some of this group of bacteria have been linked to colon cancer. However, it is common in the guts of healthy dogs for our best friends, who usually spend a lot of time outdoors. This…
Often we think of bacteria as just something that makes us sick, and we should try to get rid of most bacteria. But the truth is that they play a very important and beneficial role in keeping people and dogs healthy. So it’s worth learning what they can do for us.Most of the bacteria that live in a dog’s gut are divided into five main groups: Bacteroides, Fusobacterium, Firmicutes, and Release Phylum and Proteobacteria. Each group or phylum (plural forms of phylum) includes hundreds, if not thousands, of known bacterial species that live in many environments. In the gut, the…
The Bacteroidetes phylum is extremely diverse, with more than 7,000 known species. They can be found in many different environments: soil, ocean, fresh water, and the intestines and skin of animals. Bacteroidetes are found in the guts of mice, pigs, cattle, domesticated and wild birds, and even termites and sea urchins.Newborn pups do not have much Bacteroidetes in their gut. However, as the pups suck their mother’s milk, this gate reproduces rapidly and becomes one of the main groups in their gut when they are three weeks old.In the gut, Bacteroidetes specialize in breaking down large organic molecules such as proteins and…
Speaking of silly dogs, or three small ones, in the eyes of our countrymen, it is the three fools of sleds (husky, Alaska, Samoyed). But do you know what are the three really stupid dogs in the world? Today Xiaobian will take you to see it together! 1. Afghan HoundsDon’t look at how graceful it is, in fact, the intelligence level of the Afghan Hound is ranked last in today’s dog intelligence rankings! Experiments have shown that Afghan hounds have a very difficult time in training to cope with daily instructions, and neither movements nor their owners’ passwords can be learned…