A tiny Maltese puppy called Carter had live saving heart surgery at Washington State University with a new procedure for a deadly but common congenital heart defect. There have been a small number of other facilities that have performed the procedure, but the puppy was the first ever dog to undergo the new procedure at…
Coming this summer, travelers bringing a dog into the U.S. will have to navigate complicated new rules for bringing a dog across the U.S. border. Commencing on August 1, 2024, the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) will implement new rules for dogs related to their health and past travel. You will have to prove…
Is A Dog Cooling Mat Worth It? Everything You Need to Know is a post from Golden Woofs. All photographs are copyrighted. You need permission to re-post this post. The summer heat is here! If you have a dog that has thick fur like my golden retrievers; their fur coats feel like warm blankets under…
There are unexpected reasonson why your dog behaves like a wolf sometimes. For example, if he is going to bite someone, he needs to look at his target, and he needs to bare his teeth. If he is going to defend himself, he has to tuck his ears back and his tail down and turn…
The Poodle’s coat consists of two types of hair. The outer coat should be thick, wiry and curly. The undercoat must be soft and woolly to provide warmth. Puppies, however, are exceptions. Poodle puppy coats are soft and fine with little or no curl, but often with a slight wave. As the dog matures into…
You’ve just bought a puppy, or by some miracle, ended up caring for one. What do you do now? Here is a quick guide for those who are just about to start out. There are two main areas of focus when examining dog health, disease preventative care and recognizing signs of potential problems. Preventative medicine…
A vital part of good prevention is to know the common types of illnesses and disorders associated with particular dog breeds. For dogs, the parts of their body that are most frequently affected by congenital problems are the central nervous system, the eyes, the muscles, and the bones. For instance, the Beagle, Collie, miniature Poodle,…
Brian Kilcommons relates a terrible story about a beautiful golden retriever dog who was usually very gentle and kind with children. It’s owners had a girl aged 3 1/2, and they normally got along very well. Then one day the little girl grabbed the dog’s ear. It snarled and bit her face. She needed 47…
Different breeds of dogs age at different rates, and oftentimes, those who are mixed-breed are in general hardier than purebreds. However, no matter the breed, at some point, a dog is going to exhibit signs of aging, and you have to be ready for this so that your beloved pet can receive the care required…
Many people see their pet dog as an important member of the family, and as with any family member, they want to do everything possible to keep them healthy and happy. There is a huge variety of preventative canine medication available today, to ensure that your dog is at a lower risk from some of…