Pet owners are most of the time baffled by a few dog behaviors, their activities, as well as the things that affect their health. Most are unsure of what is considered safe and healthy or otherwise.

Here are the most common questions that pet owners ask regarding the health of their dogs:

Should my dog be neutered? Neutering your dog can bring about several benefits. A most famous advantage is to their health. It is believed that neutering a pet can reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancers. Many pet owners may be wary about spaying their pets because they believe such procedure can make their pets gain weight. This is actually not true. Dogs, even after they are neutered will only get fat if they take in too much food with the wrong components.

However, there are also people who believe that responsible dog owners may opt not to neuter their dogs if they don\’t want to. This is as long as they are able to take care of the offspring of their dog or are able to cope with the possible effects of not undergoing the procedure.

Are bones dangerous for them? Young dogs who are teething might want to chew bones. There is nothing wrong with this one. However, you need to make sure that the bones or any other item that you give your dog to chew on is durable. Small pieces should not be dislodged readily. As when this happens, small, sharp pieces can tear the membranes of the mouth, the gums, the throat and the lining of the gastrointestinal system when they are swallowed.

Your dog\’s throat may also be obstructed making it difficult to swallow when eating or even impede with breathing.

What do I do when my dog ingests a toxin? The management for ingestion of a potentially dangerous substance in dogs is the same as in humans. There are substances that can be safely expelled out of the body by vomiting. Sometimes, there are those that can pose more danger when vomiting will be induced. These are for substances that are corrosive to the membranes that line the upper gastrointestinal system.

Therefore, for these types of substances, the best management would be to administer medications or substances that will help neutralize harmful effects of the ingested substance.

Why does my dog feel warm? The normal body temperature of dogs is slightly higher than the normal body temperature of humans. So when you touch your dog, they may feel warm. However, when their body temperatures reach above 104