A dog nose has between 200-250 million scent receptors. People have only 5 million. A dog’s sense of smell is much stronger than its sense of sight.
Archives for April 2017
Cocoa mulch poses danger to dogs
By Karen A. Soukiasian Cocoa mulch can be fatal for dogs. And although statistics show 98% of dogs will not eat cocoa mulch, is it worth the risk to find out if your dog or cat is in the other 2%? This is especially true for puppies, as EVERYTHING, goes into their mouths! Death… Continue Reading
Protect your dog against Lyme disease
By Karen A. Soukiasian Lyme disease is a zoonotic, bacterial, vector borne disease of the Borrelia burgdorferi group. It got its name from the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme, Connecticut, because in 1975, numerous cases with similar symptoms suddenly emerged in that region. In 1982, the bacterium was isolated and named. It was also… Continue Reading
Canine Fitness: Find fun ways to help your dog stay in shape
For some dogs, daily walks just aren’t enough. Get creative with canine fitness and find new fun ways to challenge your dog to keep her healthy and strong.
Stop dog digging
Dog digging is hardwired into the DNA of many breeds. To break a dog digging habit, supervise your dog and make sure he gets plenty of exercise.