My dog has very rough calluses on his elbows (there’s now no hair on his elbows). Should I be doing something with these to make him more comfortable? Are the calluses dangerous? Calluses aren’t dangerous. They’re actually quite normal; they are just thickened skin over the bony points of the elbow, and are designed to …
Dog anxiety is something we face in our household often, especially during spring’s frequent thunderstorms. Our Irie has a lot of anxiety that begins before we ever hear the first rumble of thunder. Today we have a special guest post from Thundershirt UK with tips about dealing with your dog’s anxiety. How to Deal with …
Dear Dr. Diane, I have an 8-month-old malamute. He’s a very good dog but I’m worried because it seems he doesn’t like kids except my 7-year-old daughter; she can do anything to him but if any other kids come into my house he gets very aggressive. I’m worried because I have a grand child due …
Earlier this year, we wrote about asking for assistance in paying for veterinary bills by contacting pet-related non-profits. Although funds are tight these days, they are one option to help meet necessary veterinary costs. (We also wrote about financing your dog’s surgery with more places for possible assistance and loans.) If your dog is a …
Hello Dr. Diane, I’ve found a husky who is I think is 5 months old but he refuses to stay inside a house I’ve built for him. He is strong. When we feels that we will leave him, he starts to act strangely making sounds and standing on his legs. Please help; I am hopeless:( …