How often do dogs need rabies shots?
Initial puppy rabies at 12-16 weeks, then a 1-year booster, then every 1 or 3 years depending on the vaccine...
Why are dogs’ noses wet?
A wet nose comes from a combination of secretions from the lateral nasal glands (small glands that keep the mucous...
What is mange in dogs?
Mange is a parasitic skin infection from mites - two main types: demodectic mange (Demodex canis - commensal mite overgrowth,...
How many dogs are in the world?
Best estimate: roughly 900 million dogs globally as of 2024 - including pets, feral, free-roaming village dogs, working dogs, and...
How many dog breeds are there?
Depends on the registry: AKC recognizes 200 breeds; UKC recognizes ~300; FCI (international) recognizes ~360 breeds plus varieties. The total...
What is distemper in dogs?
Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a paramyxovirus that affects the GI, respiratory, and central nervous systems. Unvaccinated puppies are at...
What colors can dogs see?
Dogs are dichromatic - they see two color ranges (blue and yellow) rather than the three humans see. Their vision...
What is National Dog Day?
National Dog Day is August 26th, founded by Colleen Paige in 2004 to celebrate dogs and promote adoption from shelters....
What is Cushing’s disease in dogs?
Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is excess cortisol production - usually from a benign pituitary tumor (85%) or an adrenal tumor (15%)....
Is Fresh Pet good for dogs?
Fresh Pet is AAFCO-complete, refrigerated, minimally-processed food sold in grocery stores. Many dogs eat it eagerly and tolerate it well....