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Puppies, despite their sweet appearance can be hard work for the uninitiated! Ownership of a cute little bundle of canine joy, therefore, can be a steep learning curve and this is where veterinarians can help to smooth out the corners. Here's some gentle advice from 365 Vet on how to train your puppy. Start as you mean to go on All puppies are adorable. The same cannot be said of babies, but similarities do exist – the main one being that neither comes with an instruction manual! One of the biggest reasons pets sadly end up being re-homed is behavioural issues that literally drive their human family up the wall, but things don't ever have to get this far. Age-appropriate behaviour and training Age-appropriate training throughout the early months can go a long way in starting owners down the road of enjoying a well-adjusted, biddable adult dog at the end of it. Veterinarians are in the ideal position of being able to provide new owners with what to exp...

Americans have as many stereotypes about dogs as there are distinct breeds: Chihuahuas are nervous; border collies are hyperactive; golden retrievers are great with children; and, most infamous, some large breeds — like the American pit bull terrier and Rottweiler — are aggressive. But a research paper published Thursday by scientists studying the link between genetics and dog behavior suggests that our preconceived notions may be wrong. Breed means very little in predicting the behavior and personality of an individual dog, the researchers found. That appears to be especially true for traits that are most commonly associated with a dog's personality, qualities such as cuddliness, friendliness toward strangers and aggression. Thinking about how dogs think "What the dog looks like is not really going to tell you what the dog acts like," said Marjie Alonso, a co-author of the study and the executive director of the IAABC Foundation, the charitable arm of the International A...

Food aggression is dangerous for both dogs and their humans. (Picture Credit: Tatyana/Getty Images) Who owns the dog food in your house once it hits the bowl? Does Rover run you out of the kitchen when he is eating dinner? What happens if you need to take away a tasty bone or chew? If food, bones, or chews turn your sweetie into a growling, snarling monster, then your dog has an issue with resource guarding, or CPA — canine possession aggression. Food aggression is the most common form of CPA. Advertisement Here's what you should know about food aggression and guarding in dogs and what you can do about it. Does Your Dog Eat Alone Or In Good Company? We tend to teach our children to "leave the dog alone while they eat." This is for good reason, as most dogs view small children no differently than they view other dogs. However, if the adults in the family must also tip-toe around the dog when they're eating, the dog may perceive themselves as the true "o...

In the world of running and hiking, Bent Creek is famous for beautiful running trails, great mountain biking — and problems with dogs. Over the years, I've fielded several Answer Man questions about unleashed or uncontrolled dogs in the forest, which is a research forest but heavily used for recreation. In the most recent incident I heard about, a pit bull-mix, which was on a leash and attacked a runner who was just trying to pass by. Danny Phillips, a 65-year-old who lives off Brevard Road not far from Bent Creek and runs seven days a week, considers Bent Creek "my backyard." But around 5:30 p.m. on July 25, he encountered a powerfully built dog near the bottom of the the Hardtimes Trail, which is popular with runners and hikers. "I knew to give it some berth," Phillips said, adding that he spoke with the people to let them know he was coming by. "I left and turned, and as soon as I turned my back, I don't know if it...

Now that summer is upon us, there's a good chance you're spending all of your spare time outdoors. If you have a dog, that likely means you're bringing them along for the walk, jog, run, ride, or swim (especially if you have a dog pool at home!). As wonderful as that is, you want to make sure that you take the same precautions with your pup as you do with yourself. For instance, you might prep for the summer sun with plenty of sunblock—so you should also protect your pooch with dog sunscreen too! Another super important task for both you and your dog is checking for ticks. According to Dr. Danielle Bernal, Wellness Natural Pet Food veterinarian, tick bites on dogs can lead to anemia, Lyme disease, and even paralysis, so it's important to act as quickly as possible if you notice one of these pests on your dog. First, you probably want to know what you're looking for and how to check your dog for ticks. Ticks come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the type. Dog t...

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Sore and aching muscles are common. They can occur from injury, overexertion, or an underlying illness. While muscle aches typically resolve on their own, people can take medications to help reduce symptoms. Muscle aches, also known as myalgia, can occur in any part of the body that has muscles. Discomfort from muscle pain can vary from mild to severe, depending on the cause. Many different medications are available to help treat and relieve muscle pain. This article discusses the different medications that may help treat muscle pain. A doctor might prescribe medications, such as muscle relaxers, for people with pain and spasms in their muscles. These groups of drugs refer to medications that help alleviate muscle pain and tightness by reducing muscle contraction. A 2020 study adds that the use of muscle relaxants is increasing. While these medications are beneficial for short-term use, they may not be appropriate for everyone. Evidence also notes they can have adverse effects, and it...

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views.   What did we do to deserve dogs? When they aren't obsessing over a favorite toy, napping adorably, or shooting longing looks at distant dinner plates, dogs are putting in the work. That "man's best friend" title isn't for nothing. Nearly every week, there's a new story of doggy heroism, like Spenser, a San Jose dog that alerted his owners their truck had exploded in the driveway and was actively ablaze. Spenser's humans say he's the reason they got out safely as their smoke alarms had all failed to go off.  Spenser may be one aspirational pup among many, but how do you get to that point? If your dog habitually misbehaves, are they just a "bad" dog? How do you start training your dog and building the kind of relationship that could lead ...

Persons with Infection Table 1. Table 1. Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of the Persons with Monkeypox. A total of 528 cases of confirmed human monkeypox infection from five continents, 16 countries, and 43 clinical sites are included in this series ( Figure 1 ). Demographic and clinical characteristics of the persons with infection are summarized in Table 1 . Table 2. Table 2. Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Persons with HIV Infection in the Case Series. Overall, 98% of the persons with infection were gay or bisexual men, and 75% were White. The median age was 38 years. A total of 41% of the persons were living with HIV infection, and in the vast majority of these persons, HIV infection was well controlled; 96% of those with HIV infection were taking ART, and in 95% the HIV viral load was less than 50 copies per milliliter ( Table 2 ). Preexposure prophylaxis had been used in the month before presentation in 57% of the persons who were not known to have HIV ...