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Can Dogs Eat Beetroot?
Beetroot Benefits- beneficial for the doggies #1: Beets Are Rich in Minerals Beetroot is loaded with nitrates, antioxidants, potassium,...
Carolyn Pietzner
Dec 30, 20242 min read
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Can Dogs Eat Pineapple?
Yes they can. Pineapple benefits for doggies. Ripe, raw pineapple contains a whole lot of vitamin C, along with thiamin, riboflavin,...
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Dec 30, 20241 min read
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How to Comfort Your Dog During Thunderstorms
Photo by Dave Morgan Thunderstorms can be frightening for our furry companions, but with some preparation and affection, you can help...
Carolyn Pietzner
Dec 29, 20241 min read
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The Hardest Thing About Dog Ownership You Should Know
Photo by Zen Chung While everyone talks about the joys of having a dog, few mention the challenges of owning one. Sure, you'll enjoy...
Carolyn Pietzner
Dec 29, 20242 min read
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What Scents Do Dogs Hate?
Photo by Elle Hughes Citrus Scents For many, citrus scents indicate a clean home. For dogs, citrus scents are the enemy. Citrus scents...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Licking can be OCD
Photo by RDNE Stock project Although rare, some dogs can develop a type of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This can be linked to...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Licking can be a sign of anxiety
Photo by Pelin Nuhoglu Carpaner For dogs, licking can be a soothing behaviour that helps them feel calm, relaxed and more at ease. If...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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When is licking a problem?
Photo by Grish Petrosyan Licking is a way for dogs to express themselves and is a natural part of being a dog. Some dogs may lick lots,...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Licking can be a sign they're hungry
Photo by Leeloo The First They’re hungry In the wild, young dogs may lick their mother’s lips when they return from a hunt to show that...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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How good is a dog’s sense of taste?
Photo by Brenda Timmermans A dog’s sense of smell is renowned for being exceptional, but how does their sense of taste compare to ours?...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Licking can be for attention
Photo by Anna Tarazevich Licking is a great way of getting your attention. If your dog licks you, you probably stroke them, talk to them...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Licking can be a show of empathy
Photo by Kvs Sidhu For dogs, licking is a comforting behaviour. If your dog is concerned about you, they may try and lick you to make you...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Licking can be a sign of affection
Photo by João Valverde Dogs often show affection by licking. It’s an instinctive behaviour that’s linked to the comfort they felt when...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Dogs have an instinct to lick
Licking is an important part of being a dog. It’s how they groom, show emotion and communicate. Mothers will often lick their puppies to...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Why does my dog lick me so much?
Licking is a natural and instinctive behaviour to dogs. For them it’s a way of grooming, bonding, and expressing themselves. Your dog may...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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How to prevent the spread of canine influenza
Implement biosecurity and isolation protocols An isolation period of four weeks from onset of illness is recommended for dogs with...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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How to treat canine influenza
No specific treatment exists for canine influenza. Most cases are mild and self-limiting, with dogs recovering within two to three weeks....
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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How is canine influenza transmitted?
Canine influenza spreads via respiratory droplets or aerosols. This means the virus can move from infected dogs to healthy ones through:...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Signs of canine influenza in dogs
Nearly all dogs exposed to the canine influenza virus become infected, with about 80% showing clinical signs of illness. Around 20% of...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Canine influenza ("canine flu" or "dog flu")
Canine influenza is caused by the canine influenza virus and is a relatively new illness in dogs. Since most dogs have not encountered...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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