Aggressive behaviour in dogs often starts in puppyhood when a young dog fails to understand the hierarchy or pack order within their home and decides they are taking over as the boss of the household. Aggression toward other dogs or people can also develop when a significant life change occurs that causes a dog to feel stressed or threatened, such as going to live with a new family or spending time in a dog shelter.
- For some breeds of dog, semi-regular grooming helps keep their coats in great condition and make sure their nails are short and healthy. Of course, there are also particular breeds that have more serious grooming needs, with coats getting out of control, matted and dirty quite easily if they're not looked after. Normally, if a dog is groomed from an early age, they'll get used to it and behave well so that that dog grooming sessions can go ahead without any problems.
- Taking your puppy out for their first walk can be absolutely delightful, but it isn't without its potential perils and pitfalls. You can avoid them by taking the following four steps before your pup's first outside walk. 1. Get the Shots This one isn't optional: You really need to make sure your puppy has had their full round of vaccinations before you take them outside to explore. Puppies are supplied with a natural immunity through their mother's milk; unfortunately, they will begin to lose that immunity when the milk is no longer available.
- If your cat has been diagnosed with diabetes, you will understand how important it is to keep an eye on its blood sugar levels. If your cat's blood sugar becomes too low, they may fall into a diabetic coma. If your cat enters a diabetic coma and is unresponsive and fitting, its life may be at risk so you should take the following steps. Rub icing sugar into your cat's gums
- If you own a dog, it can be very tempting to give them little bits of food now and again as a special treat. However, there are some foods which are highly poisonous to dogs. Below is a guide to 4 everyday foods that could be harmful to your pooch. Allium Vegetables Allium vegetables such as garlic, leeks, chives and onions will cause irritation to your dog's gastrointestinal tract and could damage their ability to produce red blood cells, resulting in anaemia.