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answered a question | Why is my dog throwing up? The first instinct should be to call your vet. The staff there can advise you as to what actions to take, they may advise you to come in or a medication that could help. Vomiting can be caused by a very large amount of issues in dogs and generally you should call your vet when it occurs. If your dog's isn't vomiting consistently you may be able to start a bland diet. This is where you cook rice and boil chicken then give your pet the mixture with mostly rice to help ease the stomach upset. |
answered a question | Why does my dog lick my leg? Dogs can lick for many reasons. With an owner it could be a sign of respect, that they see you as the pack leader, or just out of affection. Licking for dogs releases endorphins and leaves them with a comforted feeling. This may be because puppies lick mothers to release milk. |
answered a question | What should I wash my dog with? A gentle pet shampoo is advised. Pet shampoos with oatmeal and aloe are great because they help to prevent drying which can commonly hapen when we bathe our pets and leads to irritation. It's also important to realize bathing a dog more than once a week can irritate the skin as well. Many dogs only need bathing once a month. |
answered a question | Why does my dog eat horse poop? The act of eating poop is called coprophagia. Many dogs just enjoy eating poop as strange as that sounds, they will eat all kinds of poop for no real reason. Some dogs create a habit of it and can be very hard to stop. The issue with this is that many parasites can be spread by eating poop, so you want to try and stop this behavior as much as possible. |
answered a question | Why does my old dog shake? Shaking can be caused by many things. It could be a nervous response or an issue with the body. If your dog suddenly starts to shake you should take him/her to the vet. Shaking can generally be harmless but it could also point to circulation problems or neurological issues. |
answered a question | Why does my dog growl at people? Growling in generally seen as a warning sign. It's your dog's way of saying back off or stop. Many did are wary of new people or protective over family members and can growl at anything they might consider a threat. |
answered a question | Why does my dog always run away from me? Many dogs like to play, you running after a dog can be a lot like running after a toddler. They run away because it's perceived as a game and becomes fun. |
answered a question | Why does my dog howl when I howl? Dogs are pack animals and you as an owner are part of the pack so, like wolves, when the leader or another pack mate starts to howl they can potentially begin to howl as well. |
answered a question | Can I give my dog tylenol for pain? Like the previous answer said, NO. Do not give your dog human medications without the advise of a vet. Tylenol specifically can make your dog or cat go into liver failure very quickly. |
answered a question | What can I put on my dog for dry skin? Dry skin can be a symptom of allergies or an issue with a dry invironment, over bathing, or even poor nutrients. You may want to consult your vet to try and narrow down which issue it could be for you. |
answered a question | Why does my dog stink after a bath? If you mean the normal wet dog smell, that is from dogs' natural pheromones and scent. A continued foul odor from before the bath can be cause by a skin condition that you should call your vet and discuss. |
answered a question | Why does my dog chew his nails? Foot chewing is mostly considered an itching response. It can be related to allergies or infection. Some dogs chew for behavioral reasons like a nervous habit, and if they don't have toys to chew the paws can be chewed instead. |
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