Pica in dogs is when your dog eats abnormal things, as in stuff that isn’t food. Pica is a compulsive behavior in people, and it may be in dogs, too, but science hasn’t proven that. For true pica, your dog must eat the item, not just chew it (poop eating is a separate issue). Pica
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iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Dog parents frequently ask, “What are the best dehydrated dog foods for Dachshunds?” Unfortunately, due to marketing tactics, conflicting advice, and thousands of brands to choose from, coming to a conclusion can
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Vitamin E is good for dogs, but information about vitamin E dosages may make your head spin. Suggested dosages of vitamin E for dogs appear to be all over the place. To make matters worse, dosages may be listed in International Units (IUs) or milligrams (mgs). Piling on to the confusion is that there are
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Boomer and Bella are two perfectly precious Golden Retrievers who’ve amassed more than thirty thousand fans between their YouTube channel and Instagram page. And it’s no wonder why followers love them. They’re just happy dogs who love to smile! This sweet pair has been together since their parents brought eight-week-old baby Bella home to her
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Does your dog have a tender, raised, round, red nodule between his toes that’s obviously causing him pain? This cyst on your dog’s paw is most likely what’s commonly called an interdigital cyst. “Interdigital cyst” is a misnomer; cysts are thin-walled sac that contains fluid. The painful lumps found between a dog’s toes are more
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As his boat lurched between the waves off Peninsular Malaysia, the fisher took care to attach acoustic pingers to his gillnets before lowering them. While this was a new practice for him, it was essential because his nets could accidentally ensnare other animals besides fish. Bycatch—the unintended capture of marine wildlife in commercial fishing gear—is
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The flock soared beneath the tropical sun, emerald and azure feathers flashing like brushstrokes. These vibrant birds, Critically Endangered great green macaws, are a treasured sight in Costa Rica, where Macaw Recovery Network (MRN) works to protect them. Deforestation and slow reproductive rates have caused these parrots to decline, but MRN has spent years diligently
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If the words you use to describe your dog or your training methods align with your philosophy of creating a kind and nurturing relationship with your dog based on mutual trust and respect, you’re likely to behave accordingly. Think carefully about the words you and/or your instructor use and discard those that prompt you to
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With the dried-up Ewaso Ny’iro River at their backs, the three males walked out of the brush, shaking their manes to repel the grasping branches. This trio had never set foot in Samburu National Reserve before, which the Ewaso Lions monitoring team took as a hopeful sign. Despite the severe drought plaguing Kenya this year,
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April 2023 Pawlidays All Month Long: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Pet First-Aid Awareness Month Day-long: 6: Siamese Cat Day 11: National Pet Day 19: Cat Lady Day 28: Hairball Awareness Day 30: Pet Parents Day 30: Tabby Day 30: Therapy Animal Day Two cats rubbing up against each other outdoors. Photography ©maximkabb |
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Watching your dog have a seizure can be a frightening experience. Time stands still in that moment and you feel helpless – but there is something you can do. Seizures in dogs can have many different causes or triggers, so having your dog evaluated by his veterinarian can help find the problem and thus, appropriate
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