We get an uneasy feeling when we see our dogs munching on the lawn, but it can be hard to avoid. It’s also hard to find clear answers about why they do it, and whether it’s safe. Correct your dog when he eats grass, for the sake of his health. While ingesting grass, he may… Continue reading Should Dogs Eat Grass? How to Prevent Illness in 10 FAQs
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Affordable Dog Joint Care: how to know your supplements
Twenty years after starting my first greyhound on glucosamine, the market has exploded with a dizzying variety of joint supplements for dogs. Understanding their ingredients makes it easier and quicker to pick the right one for your dog…and your budget. Veterinarians agree that the most effective joint supplements for dogs include one or more of… Continue reading Affordable Dog Joint Care: how to know your supplements
2022 Greyhound Jointcare Guide: how to relieve pain, affordably
I have put together this little shopping guide of products that I have used for my greyhounds over the years. My second dog, Shannon, had particularly bad arthritis, so we tried many, many products, before we found ones that worked and were affordable. We tried Rimadyl on him, and it was a total disaster. He… Continue reading 2022 Greyhound Jointcare Guide: how to relieve pain, affordably
Dog Ticks: how to keep the dangerous, little suckers away
Tick bites are, indeed, something to worry about. Ticks are vectors for serious disease. By the time one’s dog begins to show symptoms of illness, it is often too late to avoid health problems. The good news is that ticks do not transmit disease for at least 24 hours after biting; so frequent tick-checks can circumvent these problems. Better still, take steps to ensure that ticks do not bite the dog, in the first place.
3 Fatal Errors: How To Avoid Them With Your Greyhound
The things you will read here might kill other dogs, too; but one must take particular care with greyhounds. Since a greyhound is lightning fast, trouble can happen equally quickly. For this reason, those who own them as pets must be very proactive in their care. This article will reveal three situations you must… Continue reading 3 Fatal Errors: How To Avoid Them With Your Greyhound
How to Prevent 8 Dog Diseases from Birdbath-Drinking
It’s hard to get mad at a free-wheeling dog, sticking his big head in the birdbath for a drink, or just to nose around…but this may be the filthiest place on your entire property. Because birds eat constantly, they also “toilet” a lot, often in the birdbath. This means that the water can become a… Continue reading How to Prevent 8 Dog Diseases from Birdbath-Drinking
