Which of these questions have you been ‘Saving Up” for the vet?
Is It Okay for My Dog to Eat Toilet Paper?
Stealing toilet paper has more to do with playfulness than it does with hunger and it’s rarely a cause for concern. Only if your dog has eaten scads of paper or begins to retch or vomit or becomes constipated do you need to call the vet.
Is It Okay to Let My Dog Stick His Head Out the Car Window?
Sure, if the car is standing still! Your dog could easily get something into his eye, or debris could kick up and strike his face. It’s best to keep him fully inside your moving car.
Dear Fellow Dog Lover,
Wouldn’t it be great if you could have an unlimited amount of time with your veterinarian (and an unlimited budget!) to get the answers to health and behavior questions like these?
Well, now you can!
Because now there is Your Dog — the newsletter from the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. It’s the next best thing to a monthly “housecall” from your veterinarian.
Let’s face it. Like any doctor, veterinarians can be very busy. But don’t you hate it when your vet says, “Your dog has such-and-such a problem… here’s the prescription… bring him back in a month.” You’re left with more questions — and want more advice.
That’s where Your Dog comes in. We help you communicate better with your veterinarian. You’ll understand how they make a diagnosis. Decide on a course of treatment. Evaluate your dog’s progress.
Best of all, Your Dog empowers you to take better care of your dog. You won’t be running to the vet for every little sneeze and snort.
This Newsletter Takes the Guesswork Out of Caring for Your Dog!
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Did you know that some “premium” dog foods actually cost less than so-called “economy” brands? The reason is that the higher-priced dog food is so densely packed with nutrients that you can feed your dog less of it.
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Is it okay for your dog to drink from the bird bath? No! Birds carry fungal diseases that infect both dogs and humans. Give Fido an outside water bowl and put it where the birds can’t get to it.
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Can eating a toad kill your dog? (Unfortunately, yes.)
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Is there anything you can feed your dog to make him stop passing gas? (Fortunately, yes.)
Are rawhide chew toys dangerous? Should puppies be pleasingly plump? If your dog reacts to a new food, is he allergic? The answers? No, no and surprisingly, no.
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Yes, Your Dog contains more than its share of important surprises. And never more so when it takes on the myths and misconceptions of canine behavior and training…
Train Your Dog the Easy Way: By Taking Advantage of His Natural Behavior
Why does your dog bark louder when you yell “Shut up!”? He thinks you’re joining in the fun! A far more effective technique is to distract him by giving him something else to do. If he knows any “tricks,” this is the time to put him through his paces.
Can You Stop a Big Dog from Pulling on the Leash?
Yes, but not by pulling on the leash yourself. Instead, do the opposite. When the dog pulls on the leash, stop walking. When the dog stops pulling, resume walking. The dog will soon realize he gets to move forward when he doesn’t pull!
In Your Dog, you’ll find out why…
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Guide-dog trainers look at the way a puppy holds his tail to select one that will be easy to train.
Why “clicker training” makes your dog want to obey you.
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How to get a shelter dog to overcome his troubled past.
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And how to fix any kind of canine misbehavior — from biting to begging, growling to garbage-eating.
Training your dog and correcting his “bad habits” is easy when you understand what makes your dog tick. That’s why the editors of Your Dog are constantly working to help you…
Crack the “Secret Code” of Canine Communication
When your dog licks your face, is he saying “I love you?” Sorry to disappoint you, but not necessarily. Puppies may lick your face to say, “Please feed me!” Adult dogs may lick your face to say, “You’re the boss!”
Does your dog see himself when he looks in a mirror? Does he dream? What can your dog learn by sniffing a fire hydrant? (Among other things, he can determine the age, sex, health and even the emotional state of the last pooch to pass by!)
We also take a careful look at many of the products on the market today for dog owners. The safest canine seatbelts. The comfiest dog beds. New options in training collars. The most useful training videos, books and schools. Even the best and worst chew toys for your dog’s teeth.
We tell you what we like — and what we don’t — and we never pull our punches. Which brings up an important point….
There are two things about Your Dog that make it different from any dog publication you’ve ever seen before: Credibility and Authority.
Our credibility comes, in part, from our steadfast refusal to accept advertising. Your Dog is supported entirely by its readers.
And our authority comes from our proud affiliation with the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. It’s one of the leading veterinary colleges in America, responsible for training the next generation of veterinary doctors.
As a top research center, many of the scientific breakthroughs you read about in the pages of Your Dog were developed right here at Tufts. And many of the nationally-known specialists on our editorial board are at the forefront of this important work.
Try Your Dog and see if it helps answer all the questions you’ve been meaning to ask your veterinarian….
About serious illnesses and chronic conditions.
About routine healthcare and grooming.
About nutrition and behavior.
Even those questions you’re simply curious about (How much sleep is normal for a dog anyway???) So, stop “saving up” all your questions for the next trip to the veterinarian. Get the answers in Your Dog.
Sincerely,
Tim Cole
Editorial Director
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