Dogs don't have many things they fancy more than cheese, ice cream and riding in the vehicle. Every dog that we ever owned is always in a rush to get in the car. People can get jaded, and occasionally they want to feel that fresh air again, dogs can be that way too.

Many years ago, pet safety in the car wasn't really something we thought about. We let our dogs roam in the back portion of the station wagon, sometimes even sitting in the front seat, (actually, our dogs preferred the front seat - better view that way and feeling more like the Big Dog!), and unrestrained. We didn't have the products that are available now to provide a safe traveling environment for our pets. Before, roaming about under our feet, jumping in our laps from glass to glass, and licking us constantly as a way of thanking us for bringing them along were freely done by our dogs as I try to keep on the right lane!

Simply like human beings, dogs could at times get a bit stiff as they grow older, and sometimes this escalates into arthritis. Few kinds of dog are more probable to suffer from this than others, with larger breeds tending to suffer from hip dysplasia that could be mainly noticeable after work out. A Labrador, for instance, could love running in the woods, but an hour or so when coming home may be crying in pain every time he has to take a step. Such sorts of issues are genetic, and can't be prevented except by selective breeding, however dog pain relief could provide a short term solution to these sorts of arthritic problem.

Dogs are great, fun loving pets nonetheless they typically are afflicted by the same anxieties that can affect people. One of many phobias that we share with dogs is anxiety over thunder and while people can get over it, dogs can find it considerably more difficult to overpower. The outcome is an array of behaviors varying from mild discomfort to destructive occurrences that can not simply damage property but hurt people. As anyone can recognize, a caring dog owner would wish to help their pet conquer this fear to accept this situation in a relaxed fashion. Thus let's consider how you might be able to help your dog overcome the fear of thunder.

Unless you've been directly effected or know someone who has been directly affected by their dog's anxiety issues, you probably would not have heard much about dog anxiety. It is thought to be one of the commonest dog conditions. It may surprise you to find out that dog anxiety effects up to 35% of all dogs at some time in their life.

How dog anxiety manifests.

Dog anxiety can manifest in numerous alternative ways, and is sometimes misdiagnosed as a number of other health issues.