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An dog finds something to dig for in her backyard. Learn how to help stop your pet from putting holes throughout your lawn and garden.

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How Can I Get My Dog to Stop Digging?

Hi Cesar, My boyfriend and I have three dogs. Two are Rottweilers (three years old and one-year-old), and one is a Labrador retriever (nine months old). Our dogs love to dig, and now our backyard is in shambles. We tried burying their poop in the holes so they would not dig anymore, but that didn’t stop them. We are moving to a new house and want to break them of that habit. Is there something else we can do to stop the digging? Please help!Sincerely,Cindy Kozma Cesar Millan’s Answer: Hi Cindy, We know that digging can be harmful to people’s

May 26, 2023 No Comments

While on a walk, a dog sniffs the feces of another canine. Hookworm eggs can be found in the feces of dogs and can infect your pet. Read more about hookworms here.

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What You Need to Know About Hookworms in Dogs

Hookworms are dangerous parasites that live in a dog’s small intestine. With remarkable efficiency, hookworms “graze” on the lining of the intestine, leaving multiple bloody holes in their wake. These can lead to anemia and may even cause a small puppy to bleed to death. In humans, hookworms migrate through tissue close to the skin, causing painful, itchy rashes. How Do Hookworms Work? The adult hookworm resides in the host’s GI tract, specifically the small intestine, and it feeds on the host’s blood by attaching itself to the intestines. Reproduction and mating occur in the GI tract, and the female

May 19, 2023 No Comments

An overweight dog goes for a walk in the park. He has difficulty keeping up with his owner because he gets tired quickly.

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I Can’t Get My Overweight Dog to Lose Weight

My Cheena (a Chihuahua/pekinese) is overweight at 11 lb. I have had numerous suggestions on how to get her to lose about 3 or 4 lb. Can you advise me on how to take some weight off her? Her diet is boiled beef, beef marrow bones, and a snack of dehydrated chicken. Yeah, I sometimes cheat, but not as a habit. Daniel Rivera Brooklyn, NY Read Dr. Sherry Weaver’s Advice I have always believed in the weight watchers approach to weight loss. I allow specific food; I provide 20% less. You will see weight loss if you measure the amount

May 12, 2023 No Comments

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Dog First Aid Tips

Knowing dog first aid is crucial for all dog owners as it can help save their furry friend’s life in case of an emergency. Dogs are curious creatures and can get into all sorts of trouble, from choking on something they shouldn’t have eaten to getting hit by a car. Knowing basic first aid techniques can help stabilize your pet’s condition until they can be taken to a veterinarian. It is essential for pet owners to understand how to perform CPR, treat wounds, and recognize the signs of distress in dogs. Being prepared with the knowledge and the right supplies

April 28, 2023 No Comments

A dog pants heavily after going for a long walk on a hot day. Panting is a sign of struggling to breathe, but it is also part of how they cool their bodies down.

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What to Do If Your Dog Has Trouble Breathing

Dear Dr. Weaver, We have a cocker spaniel, and he has huge allergies. He has trouble breathing all of the time. We tried inhalers and breathing treatments. It seems to help for a few minutes, but after that, it is downhill again. He is allergic to a lot of things, but we keep that under direct supervision. Is there anything we can try to help his breathing problems? Thank you so much, Tasha Dear Tasha, Dogs with severe bronchitis or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are a constant battle. The goal is to maintain a good quality of life, realizing

April 8, 2023 No Comments

A dog is trying to go poop but because of constipation, he can’t. This article tells you all about dog constipation and how you can help your pup.

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Dog Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

As one of the most common digestive problems among animals, constipation — the difficulty or inability to have normal bowel movements — can affect dogs of all breeds, ages, and lifestyles.While constipation may be common in dogs, it should never be ignored. Left untreated, constipation can cause more serious health problems in the future, including lethargy, loss of appetite, and vomiting. Below is a guide to understanding the causes of constipation, recognizing the symptoms, and treating your pet. Causes of Dog Constipation A variety of different factors can contribute to constipation in your pet. Some of the most common causes

February 17, 2023 No Comments

A dog on the beach chases and bites her tail to relieve itching from fleas. Learn to help your pup break this behavior if the tail chasing becomes obsessive.

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Dog Chasing Tail Obsession

Dear Cesar:We have a ten-year-old lab/pit bull mix. He is housebroken and can do a few tricks. The only problem is he LOVES to chase his tail. Whenever someone comes into the house, or even if there is any loud noise, he chases and chases and chases until he catches his tail. He can walk down the hall with it in his mouth and climb into his chair.He came from the shelter about eight years ago, and I thought this was a behavior he did there to keep himself occupied. Can you help?Lois Harvey Cesar Millan’s Answer:Dear Lois,For dogs, some

February 10, 2023 No Comments

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Exercising Senior Dogs

I get many questions about how the fulfillment formula – Exercise, Discipline, then Affection – changes as the dog age and doesn’t require as much physical activity and energy draining. Here are some tips to keep in mind as your dog enters his senior years. I always stress how important it is to get a dog that fits your energy level and lifestyle, but at some point, even the highest-energy dogs that are in great health will slow down as they enter their senior years. Nothing is more important than prevention, so it’s vital that you provide exercise, a nutritious

January 30, 2023 No Comments

A couple relaxing with their dogs when one of them suddenly passes awful smelling gas. Read more about flatulent dogs and why their gas smells so bad.

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Silent But Deadly: Flatulence in Dogs

Has this ever happened to you? You and the family are sitting around, maybe watching TV, with the dog sleeping at your feet, and all is well. Then, without warning, it’s like a mustard gas attack as a terrible aroma fills the room. Everyone starts coughing and maybe clearing out, expressing their displeasure.The dog looks up at the commotion and seems to be the only one enjoying it, oblivious that he’s the culprit. Congratulations! Like countless other dog owners, you’ve just been a victim of the infamous silent but deadly canine flatulence. The “silent” part is a fact of anatomy.

December 1, 2022 No Comments

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Motion Sickness

One of our readers sent in a question to Dr. Weaver regarding motion sickness: We adopted a rescue, Molly, around eight months of age, in July 2007. She was emaciated, flea-bitten, and had a lampshade cord wrapped tightly around her neck. She was so weak she couldn’t stand and weighed around 14 lbs. She is now a very happy and healthy dog at about 26 lbs.I have been working with her to get her used to riding in our car. She shakes so severely and then throws up. I’ve given her Dramamine, and it doesn’t do anything. I took her

September 16, 2022 No Comments