Dogs of all ages are at risk of becoming accidentally poisoned, especially those that are really playful or bored. They will investigate all sorts of things in the home, and very often, it is these things that can cause them to become very ill or even die. Pills are the most common cause of accidental poisoning in dogs, so it is very important that you keep these locked away, out of reach of not only your pets but your small children as well.
The Beagle is a small and compact yet tough breed of dog that makes a great, energetic companion for both children and adults alike. They are happy and fun-loving, but being part of the hound family of canines, they can be stubborn and require plenty of patience during training. Their noses guide them through life, and they are at their most content when they follow a fascinating scent.
Most parts of the world have snakes of some kind. Some, like Africa, South America and Asia have many venomous and otherwise deadly snakes, while some parts have less dangerous snakes.
It's not always easy to tell what kind of snake your dog might have encountered, so it's a good idea to treat any kind of snake bite on your dog as a medical emergency. Here's what you need to know.
It’s a natural instinct for dogs to scavenge for food, and they will eat just about anything that they find. The more successful they are at finding something to eat, the more they will scavenge, which means that they will become very adept at stealing anything edible that you might leave somewhere that is within their reach!
Many dog owners don't know what bloat or torsion, as it's known in some parts of the world, is until it happens to them.
However, not knowing doesn't protect your dogs, and since this can be a life-threatening or even fatal condition for dogs, it's so important that dog owners know what to look for and what to do.
