dr. baker is a veterinarian and phd candidate in comparative biomedical sciences. dr. baker received her doctor of veterinary medicine from the university of wisconsin in 2016, and went on to pursue a phd through her work in the comparative orthopaedic research laboratory. the birth of new puppies can be an exciting experience for owners and breeders alike. however, performing cpr on a newborn puppy is challenging due to the size and fragility of the pup.

it can be a worrying situation that leaves us wondering whether to call the vets or sit and watch. if you’re going to give your dog a soft toy designed for kids, make sure it is designed for ages 3 and under. this is why it is so important to act fast if you notice that your dog has eaten the polyester fiber fill from their toy. the issue of removing ingested stuffing from the stomach becomes a secondary worry …

being able to recognize the cues and understanding what they mean can give you a leg up on training. when you do this your dog has to try to decipher what you are trying to say, and they can get confused by the mixed messages. keeping commands simple and clear helps your dog understand what you are trying to say. pressure can be as simple as telling your dog no when they are digging in the trash or pushing down …

let him or her know that you are in the middle of grooming your pooch, and ask whether or not you should bring your dog in. dog grooming is a positive experience for many dogs and character building for the rest in their struggle to tolerate it. many circumstances can get in the way, and one of the better ways to find out if your future should be bound up with a dog’s life is to try dog grooming. if …