canine health Archives
Are Mixed Breed Dogs Healthier?
As a leading provider of puppies for sale, we hear a lot of interesting questions about what breed is best suited for our customers. One of the most common is whether mixed breed dogs are healthier than purebreds. The answer to this question is yes. When you buy a purebred dog, you are getting a very specific set of traits related to that breed. For instance, if you want a dog for hunting, there are breeds that have the necessary [...]
Why Does My Dog Eat Grass?
I have had a couple people ask me if they should be “worried about their dog eating grass?” Well, if you are a person who treats your yard with chemicals, it can make your dog very sick, or even be fatal. Alot of people think that a dog eats grass when it has an upset stomach, which is just a theory. A theory that if you ask me, is proven false by the fact that most dogs throw up after eating grass. [...]
Anxiety in Smaller Dogs
I have always noticed a much higher level of anxiety in small dogs. A few years back, I owned a Min Pin and it was one of the most nervous little things I had ever met. There are a number of ways to tell if your dog is anxious, but rest easy, there are also plenty of ways to help your furry friend through it. Symptoms of Anxiety in a Small Dog: Nervous Peeing Extreme Panting Trembling Belly Crouching/Pancaking Snarling/Snapping [...]
How to Keep your Dog Safe on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be a very stressful time of year. We worry about every little detail and drive ourselves up a wall planning it all out. It is the most food based holiday of the year, and dogs enjoy the revelry at least as much as humans, with bits of this and that dropping on the floor, and all the great smells floating around the house. But Thanksgiving can’t be a free-for-all for our pets. Just because we try to pack away all we [...]
Canine Ear Health
Welcome back to the GFP Dog Blog, and today I want to talk about Canine ear health. Whether they’re the type that flop like a Labrador’s, or stand at attention like a Husky, a dog’s ears are one of the most distinguishing characteristics of any breed. Read on to learn more about the inner workings of a dog’s ears, and what you can do to keep your dog’s ears healthy. Anatomy of a Dog’s Ears A dog’s ears are complex, giving Rover the [...]
Pet Key Family of Services
At Greenfield Puppies, we are constantly striving to provide you with solutions that help you to have a happier, healthier, and safer pet. Our affiliation with the Pet Key Family of Services is a great way for us to give you some of the necessary things needed for your new family member. We have been working hard to find a program that encompasses a large number of the things you need to transition a new pet into your home, and Pet Key [...]
Canine Diabetes
The search for diabetic dog food is on the rise as humans are not the only ones that have become prone to diabetes these days. Diabetes is now considered to be a common problem for dogs as well. Canine Diabetes: Diabetes Mellitus affects thousands of dogs every year. This disease causes the endocrine system to fail to produce enough insulin for the body. Insulin serves three very important functions in the body. It creates pathways for glucose to reach the [...]
The Animal Planet Puppy Training and Care Guide
Welcome back to the Greenfield Puppies Dog Blog. Moving forward we are trying to provide you with advice and information on Dog related products, to help you to make wise decisions on what products you purchase for your dog. A great addition to your dog library, The Animal Planet Puppy Training and Care Guide will give you all of the basic knowledge needed to start off on the right foot with your new friend. After reading this book, I can tell [...]
Dog Hygiene
Welcome back to the Greenfield Puppies Dog Blog, and as always thanks for reading. What are the steps and time investment needed to keep your dog’s hygiene where you want it to be? Well, that depends on how in depth you want to be. Below I will address most of the types of grooming that you can do for your dog, and hopefully make you aware of some that you are not doing that are important. Brushing: Okay so this [...]
Clipping your Dog’s Nails
Hello, welcome back to the Greenfield Puppies Dog Blog. Today I want to bring you up to speed on something that some people overlook when it comes to a dog’s overall health, a dog’s nails. It is very important that you are keeping an eye on the length of your dogs nails, if left unchecked, they can actually turn back on themselves and puncture the soft pad of a dogs paw. This can cause a dog to come up lame, [...]
