My Dog Ate a Battery: What to Do, Signs & Treatment
The post My Dog Ate a Battery: What to Do, Signs & Treatment by Megan Arszman appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com. Aside from choking, dogs who ate or chewed on a battery are at risk for serious health issues from the toxic metals. Contact your veterinarian or poison control immediately. The post My Dog Ate a Battery: What to Do, Signs & Treatment by Megan Arszman appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com. The post Top 5 Waterdog Breeds: Facts & History by Sassafras Lowrey, MFA, CPDT-KA, CTDI appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com. A lot of dogs enjoy spending time in the water, but some breeds of dogs were developed specifically to hunt, help, and work in the water alongside people. The top water dog breeds tend to have these features: strong and agile swimmers water-repellent coats to keep them warm while diving into frigid waters some breeds have webbed feet. If you love spending time near the water and are considering adding a new dog to your family, a water-loving breed is the right fit for you. Keep in mind that each of these dog breeds is active and needs regular training, exercise and enrichment outside the water, too. Here are the most skilled swimmers in the dog world: Top 5 Waterdogs 1. Labrador Retriever One of the most popular dogs in the United States, the Labrador Retriever was first developed as a duck-hunting dog; they’d retrieve the birds after they were shot. Labs maintain a love of water to this day. Labradors have a short dense coat, a strong natural retrieving instinct and an attraction to water. These dogs are active, playful and naturally outgoing making them very popular family dogs. Labs have a short, dense coat, which is ideal for water play. Chalabala/Getty Images 2. Newfoundland This giant breed was developed specifically to work in frigid Canadian waters. Natural swimmers, Newfoundlands have partially webbed feet and were bred to pull in fishing nets from the frigid North Atlantic waters. These dogs have historically been used for water rescue. A full-grown Newfoundland dog can pull people and even boats from the water. This strong, large dog has a thick coat to keep him warm in frigid waters and maintains strong working instincts. Newfoundlands have partially-webbed feet and dense coats for swimming in frigid waters. ©stanfram/ Getty Images 3. Chesapeake Bay Retriever Bred as a duck dog to assist hunters, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog breed has an oily waterproof coat to glide through the water and keep him warm. The unique oily coat repels water in the same way duck feathers do. These dogs have webbed paws and can swim powerfully in cold waters, while maintaining a strong retrieving drive, which makes them popular hunting dogs. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever’s oily coat repels water similarly to duck feathers. © ktatarka/Getty Images 4. Standard Poodle Don’t let the fancy appearance of this breed fool you: The Standard Poodle is a born and bred water dog. Developed as a duck hunting dog in Germany, Standard Poodles were bred
