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| answered a question | Why does my dog grunt when he lays down? It could be a sign of joint pain or arthritis, especially in an older dog. Your vet can provide a diagnosis and treatment options. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog hump other dogs? This is a normal behavior in adolescent and adult dogs, both for sexual reasons and sometimes just as part of normal playful behavior. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog leak urine? He might have urinary incontinence, which is especially common in older dogs. Dogs also will urinate when they are afraid- this is submissive urination and is common in younger dogs. |
| answered a question | Why is my dog eating grass? Sometimes dogs do this out of a nutritional deficiency, but it's often just out of boredom, especially in younger dogs. It's really common and considered a normal dog behavior. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog dig in his bed? Dogs try to dig around in their bed either out of boredom or comfort. Sometimes they like to move around or fluff their bed just like people like to fluff up their pillows- they're just trying to create a comfortable "nest" that they can curl up in to go to sleep. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog eat birds? This is very normal canine behavior. Dogs are natural hunters and can enjoy catching and eating animals like birds. You should try to prevent if it you catch it though because birds can carry diseases. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog eat charcoal? Sometimes young curious dogs will just get into everything and eat things they shouldn't. It's probably not a nutritional deficiency, just curiosity. You should try to prevent it by keeping him out of the charcoal. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog bite his nails? Your dog might have an allergy, similar to humans having hay fever. Biting their nails and paws is a sign of an inhaled allergy in dogs. Your vet might be able to diagnose it. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog like to sleep with me? Dogs only sleep with companions they trust, so you should be flattered that your dog feels safe with you. Dogs like to sleep with their owners for companionship and comfort. |
| answered a question | How can I keep my dog off the couch? One thing you can try is putting empty cardboard boxes or a long sheet of aluminum foil on the couch; this startles your dog when he tries to jump up on the couch and he will self-correct by not getting on the couch anymore. |
| answered a question | Why do dog feet smell like corn chips? This is normal and nothing to be alarmed about, it's actually due to natural bacteria on your dog's feed. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog growl at night? Sometimes dogs can become more anxious at night. You could try a long walk or trip to the dog park before bed to try to tire him out so he sleeps more soundly. |