Why do dog owners seem to lead healthier lifestyles? Well, here is just one hint. Walking with a dog…

Adrienne Farricelli

Why do dog owners seem to lead healthier lifestyles? Well, here is just one hint. Walking with a dog versus waking with a human provides more benefits. According to research conducted by the University of Missouri, the walking speed among people walking with their dogs increased by 28 percent, compared to a mere increase of 4 percent among those walking with just another human.

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Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Vomit Undigested Food?

When dogs vomit undigested food, dog owners are often concerned considering that the dog risks not obtaining many nutrients especially if the vomiting takes place quite often. An accurate diagnosis is therefore important to ensure the dog doesn't suffer any negative repercussions from such repeated vomiting. Following is information about dogs vomiting undigested food from veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Reverse Sneeze?

Dogs reverse sneeze because their bodies are reacting to something in their environment. Reverse sneezing in dogs is something dog owners may not fully understand, causing them to sometimes panic and perhaps even make an emergency phone call to the vet. "Help, my dog is choking, he's acting as if there is something stuck in his throat! It's the oddest sound,I never heard my dog doing that before, can I take him in?"

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Why Do Dogs Shake When Scared?

If you have ever seen dogs shake when scared, you may be wondering what's going on. Let's take a look at some dynamics.

Adrienne F.

Why Do Dogs Spit Their Food?

Dogs spit their food generally in two specific scenarios: when something is not right with the food itself or when there is something not right going on with their lives. To get to the source of the problem, you may have to carefully evaluate in what context the behavior occurs and whether there's a problem with the foods you are offering.

Adrienne Farricelli