Dog Questions Answered

Soft eye-contact with relaxed ears and a slightly wagging tail is bonding behavior - studies show mutual gaze raises oxytocin...

Yes, dogs can get lice - but canine lice (Trichodectes canis - biting; Linognathus setosus - sucking) are species-specific and...

Howling is an ancestral wolf behavior for long-distance communication - locating the pack, declaring territory, announcing a presence. Sirens trigger...

Yes - hiccups in dogs are common, especially in puppies. Same mechanism as in humans: involuntary diaphragm spasms. Causes include...

Most face/hand licking is affection and attention-seeking, not 'kissing' - dogs learn from puppyhood that licking the muzzle of a...

Cross-species transmission is rare but possible. Most human conjunctivitis is caused by adenovirus or enterovirus, which don’t readily infect dogs....

Yes - and quickly. Dogs lose water through panting, urinating, vomiting and diarrhea. A dog losing 5-7% of body water...

Most healthy adult dogs are comfortable down to about 45 °F (7 °C). Below 32 °F (0 °C) small, short-coated,...

Do NOT give human NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) or acetaminophen - they are toxic to dogs. Vet-prescribed options include carprofen (Rimadyl),...

Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is transmitted by mosquitoes - a single bite from an infected mosquito injects larvae that mature into...