© 2010 ASPCA. All Rights Reserved Some trainers and behaviorists recommend introducing your dog to a new crate very gradually, over a period of a week or more. This method works well for timid dogs who fear confinement and for dogs who have already learned to dislike crates. But many dogs can learn to use [...]
© 2010 ASPCA. All Rights Reserved Why Crate Train Your Dog? Used properly, a crate is an effective short-term tool for managing and training your dog. If you train your dog to be content in a crate, you’ll provide a safe, cozy place that she can call her own and sleep in at night. It [...]
by DREW MCWATTERS, DVM Veterinarians have traditionally recommended universal spaying and neutering of dogs and have advised doing it at no later than six months of age. This recommendation came from a desire to decrease the stray pet population and decrease the incidence of reproductive disease while at the same time decreasing anesthetic risks associated [...]
© 2010 ASPCA. All Rights Reserved. Some people want to teach their dogs to eliminate in a specific spot outside rather than eliminating anywhere and everywhere. For example, you might want to keep your kid’s sandbox pristine, your nice flowers alive, your garden vegetables edible or your lawn free of urine marks. Keep in mind, [...]
© Denver Dumb Friends League and Humane Society of the United States. All rights reserved. Housetraining a puppy requires time, patience, and commitment. Keep in mind, no matter how vigilant you are, every puppy will have an accident (probably several) in the house. It’s part of raising a dog. However, the more consistent you are [...]
One of the easiest and most important things you can do to keep your new puppy healthy is to have him or her vaccinated! While puppies have temporary immunity from their moms while nursing, that declines when they are weaned. That’s why it’s so important to see that your puppy gets a series of core [...]
We challenge you to name a holiday better suited to pets than Thanksgiving. With all those irresistibly appetizing aromas, food-covered tables and countertops, and uncharacteristically generous owners and friends—hello, extra treats!—our dogs and cats must think they’ve reached Nirvana. Unfortunately, from the human perspective, Thanksgiving with pets is often less like a Hallmark movie and [...]
Obesity in pets is on the rise. In fact, the number of obese dogs and cats more than doubled between 2011 and 2020, equaling more than half the U.S. pet population. But the fact that obesity in pets is common does not make the problem any less serious. Pets who carry too much weight are [...]
Does My Pet Have Arthritis? Arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis (OA), is a chronic, inflammatory joint condition that is common in older pets. Left untreated, arthritis pain can negatively impact your pet’s quality of life. Because arthritis is a degenerative disease, an early diagnosis and prompt treatment can slow progression and manage your pet’s pain [...]
Protect Your Pet From Halloween MishapsHalloween is a fun time for children and adults, but the spooky holiday can be dangerous for your pet. Before you don your Halloween costume, take steps to protect your four-legged friend. Our Island Animal Hospital team wants to explain potential mishaps your pet may encounter on the scary night.A [...]
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