
While bloat is a fairly common (
even deadly) ailment, it is not another way to say a pup is overweight! Much like pharyngeal gag reflexes (aka,
reverse sneezes), it has a serious scientific name: gastric torsion. This occurs when a deep-chested dog has a full tum (of food or water) and then engages in vigorous activity or exercise.

I'm always here to help all my Sugar pals with their furry dilemmas and the latest one deals with happy news . . .

Do you have a
jumpy dog? My lil guy definitely tries to leap on strangers (for kisses) and it's something we're constantly working on since he doesn't do this to me. If I have company over, my friends all know the training method I use:

My heart stops anytime I hear pet food recall news and, sadly, it doesn't seem like
this issue will be fixed anytime soon. Luckily, North's brand has never been recalled but I now know what to do if I've got any suspicions.
If you think something is wrong with your furry friend's food – problems, adverse reactions, infestations, etc.

Curious noses and swishy tails can spell disaster if your home includes lit pumpkins! If you want to carve a creation, please put it high out of playful pets reach, and choose a nonflame alternative to let the face go on glowing. I've picked a couple options – hey, batteries last longer than most candles burn anyway .