Dogs perceive their owners as members of their pack. In the wild, dogs howl to let their pack know where they are and that they want to be reunited with them. When you return, he assumes his howls have brought you back. The best way to halt this behavior is to decrease his anxiety about you leaving. Crate training and other measures will help this.

Unlike most "kennels", where staff leave the building overnight, we have trained Caregivers on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your dog will NEVER be left alone at the Pet Planet Resort. See similar questions...

Most greyhounds can stay alone for 6-8 hours, although you should limit the time to half that until the dog is comfortable in your house. They sometimes suffer from separation anxiety, so may want to crate your dog until you both feel more comfortable with leaving him alone. See similar questions...

Some dogs become a little stressed when they are away from their owners and decide to stage a hunger strike. If a dog displays stress and won't eat, one of our canine companions will spend extra time with your dog to coax it to eat. We don't let dogs go without ample food and water during their stay. Their food and water intake is monitored each day to ensure they remain happy and healthy. We also offer healthy alternatives that may be used to 'jumpstart' their appetite, if necessary. See similar questions...

Yes. Dogs are required to be leashed in the National Forest. Horses are permitted throughout the National Forest unless otherwise posted. Horses are not allowed in campgrounds other than Indian Creek Equestrian Campground. See similar questions...

They are transmitted through the bite of a mosquito. A mosquito becomes infected with micofilariae (heartworm larvae) when it takes a blood meal from an infected dog. When the mosquito feeds again the larvae enter the dogs body through the bite wound. These larvae eventually travel to the heart where they develop into adult heartworms. Once they reach the heart they can cause heart failure, liver and kidney disease, or even death. See similar questions...

Periodontal disease can cause bad breath as well as lead to soreness and destruction of the gums and loose or missing teeth. Plaque builds up on the groove between teeth and gums, causing irritation, redness, and swelling. Eventually pockets form and deepen, allowing bacteria to damage the tissues that hold teeth in place. Bacteria from the teeth have a clear path to the animal's bloodstream and vital organs. See similar questions...

Give a Bordetella vaccination if the dog is going to be boarded in a boarding kennel during your vacation. Remember to have your pet wormed every time it gets vaccinationed, especially when it is a puppy. See similar questions...

Some pets have a weakened immune systems due to other conditions such as heart worm, cancer, or hypothyroidism, if your pet is around other pets that have mange, if they have been un-bathed for a long time, or live in harsh outdoor conditions, they can be more susceptible to mange mites. Demodectic mange can be brought on more in older dogs if they have had a mange problem in the past. Stress, sickness and weakened immune systems can "trigger" mange. See similar questions...

That's not surprising. There are two veterinary organizations in the United States. They disagree on the most important canine issues such as feeding, vaccinations, and dental care. Your vet no doubt belongs to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The health information on my web site comes from vets who belong to the American HOLISTIC Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA). See similar questions...

Howl makes a bargain with Calcifer in the flashback scene. Calcifer gains Howl's heart but is bound to serve Howl (heating water, moving the castle, etc). The problem with the deal is it strips Calcifer of his freedom and leaves Howl heartless (in the emotional sense). See similar questions...

Fleas will drop off after feeding. They will find a corner to digest the food and then find another flea to reproduce. In a laboratory fleas were kept alive, in some hibernation or stasis, for FIVE years without food. They switch off, until they feel warmth, a vibration, or smell carbon dioxide. See similar questions...

In most cases yes. We love dogs; however, if you know your dog is not good with strangers, or it becomes apparent that your dog will not allow us to clean the yard; we will ask you to either restrain or confine your pet. We do not take any unnecessary risks with your dog or our employees. See similar questions...