Mobility is
a huge issue for dogs suffering from forelimb lameness, affecting their ability to live a normal happy, doggy life.
Not exact matches
Skin and coat
issues can be a source of incredible discomfort
for dogs and a
huge worry
for pet owners who are often at a loss as to what to do.
Here in New England especially MA, CT and RI seems to be a
huge issue with Great Pyrs - about four years ago I got a call about 40
dogs, several horses, donkeys and wolf hybrids left at a farm just outside of Springfield, MA — they wondered if I might be able or know of anyone who could help with the Pyrs, horses and donkeys — I've seen bad conditions but this place was one of the worst, just unbelievable what people do or think - this guy just drove away left all these animals — some in stalls some chained, no food, no water — it was finally a neighbor that call authorities -
for some of these animals the call came way to late.
I was going to say one other topic that I'm very passionate about and that I try to talk about it every opportunity I get is
for the increase awareness about pets obesity, it's a
huge issue in the pet population in North America and pet parents need to be aware about how fat their pet is at an ideal body weight or a little bit overweight and Petcurean offers a body score chart on our website to help pet parents figure out if their
dog is at an ideal body weight because really maintaining an ideal body weight is one of the best things pet parents can do to help ensure that their pet lives a long healthy life.
Just this week, Balinese governor Pastika
issued a decree to ban the sale of
dog meat in Bali, effective immediately, that pushes
for education regarding the
dog meat trade, marking a
huge milestone in the fight to stop this barbaric industry.
Unfortunately, this has never been sound advice
for feeding Irish Wolfhounds or any large breed, leaving many with giant breed
dogs wondering why their young pup is suffering
huge swollen carpals, bowed front legs and painful growth
issues.
Generally speaking, I tend to agree with you — I'm not a
huge fan of electric / underground fences
for several reasons, including anxiety and barrier frustration
issues which seem to be a problem
for some
dogs.
Nail trims are a
huge issue for many
dogs, and there are actually lots of things owners can do to help their
dogs overcome their fear about them.