7 Dog Breeds Similar to Labrador Retrievers, According to Vets
Labrador personality?“Labs are popular because they’re typically friendly, athletic, social, trainable and eager to be part of family life,” says veterinarian Labrador Retriever type dogs, the best Labrador alternatives are usually breeds that share that same combination of energy, people-focus, biddability and enthusiasm for outdoor activities.”So if you’re searching for a Labs in temperament and…
How Do You Know if a Hamster Is Pregnant?
How to tell if a hamster is pregnant?Photo by Pazfca, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Is My Hamster Pregnant?”My name is Samantha. I’m 11 years old. I would like to ask about my pet Syrian hamster, Angel. I think she’s pregnant, but my dad tells me she’s not, but he doesn’t know much about…
When to Treat Ehrlichia in Dogs? Recovery and Prognosis
What are the symptoms of Ehrlichia in dogs? Photo by David Brown via Pexels My Dog Was Diagnosed With Tick-Borne Diseases”I have a female Bichon Frisès named Milky. She is 9 years old. Two months ago, she tested positive for anaplasmosis and Ehrlichia, and an ultrasound showed she was pregnant with one puppy. The vets…
Why Does My Dog Smell Like Rotten Chicken?
Why does my old dog smell so bad? Photo by Raquel via Pexels Why Does My Dog Smell Rotten All of a Sudden?”I have a 17-year-old Rat Terrier, and she has lost a lot of weight but eats pretty well; she drinks, pee, and poops. She’s been wormed and vaccinated this year but had recently…
Why Is My Senior Dog Pooping in the House?
Why is my older dog pooping in the house all of a sudden? CC0 via Pxhere My Old Dog Started Pooping Inside”Why would Sammy, my 11-year-old shepherd mix, start to poop inside? I let him out before I go to sleep, and he pees. (I stay up late to let him go out around midnight.)…
Why Do My Rats Keep Getting Respiratory Infections?
Do pet rats get sick easily? Photo by Tambaco The Jaguar via Flickr Why Do My Rats Keep Getting Sick?”I bought my rats from a pet store, and I’ve taken them to the vet many times for respiratory infections. I know it’s probably chronic, so how can I help my rats with this?”—TanyaRepeated Infections May…
Why Is My Senior Cat’s Belly Swollen and Hard?
Why does my cat have a protruding belly? Photo by Owner Why Does My Cat’s Belly Look Bloated?”I got my sweet Kitty from my nephew about 6 years ago..He was a very bad pet parent and didn’t take care of her—never even had her spayed. She is 13 years old but healthy for her age.…
How to Trim an Aggressive Dog’s Nails Without Sedation?
How do you trim a dog’s nails that hates it? Photo by Owner What Can I Give My Dog to Calm Her Down to Cut Her Nails?”We are having a hard time with our female Rottweiler’s nails. She will fight tooth and nail to keep us from clipping her claws. When she was a pup,…
Dog Vomiting: Intestinal Obstruction or Medication Side Effect?
Help—my dog swallowed an avocado pit!Photo by Mindy Hertzon, CC BY 2.0, va Flickr Our Dog Swallowed an Avocado Pit”Dolche, our male rescue mutt from Mexico, ate half of an avocado, including the pit, around three weeks ago. On the day it happened, we called our vet, and they told us to induce vomiting by…
Why Does My Dog Have Little Scabs and Bumps on His Chin?
My Bulldog has chin sores.CC0 via Rawpixel What’s Wrong With My Dog’s Chin?”I have an English Bulldog/Great Dane mix. He has developed these sores and bumps under his chin. Do you know what this is?”—Kayla Sores on dog’s chinPhoto by Owner Canine Chin AcneThe most likely cause of those spots on the chin is canine…