By Dr. Kristy Conn Inappropriate chewing is a fairly common problem in young dogs and stems from the fact that puppies use their mouths as a means of exploring the world around them. Chewing is a normal behavior for puppies but becomes undesirable behavior when it is directed towards inappropriate objects such as your shoes, […]
We don’t know how lucky we have it until we’re reminded of someone else’s struggles. That is why it’s a generally good rule of thumb to have a little bit of gratitude every single day because we don’t know what might happen to us. But perhaps the ones who are best at being happy and […]
When we first adopted our dog from the shelter, we quickly learned that she had her quirks. She absolutely hates brooms. The cats were intimidating. She didn’t seem to mind sitting in the rain. There were so many little things that we had to learn about her preferences. Mostly they dealt with her fears or […]
Germany seems to now be bringing forth a national wellness plan that is including their pets in it. As The Guardian reports, the German government is now bringing forward new legislation that requires all dog owners in the country to take their dogs on not just one walk per day, but two! Everyone knows that […]
When I was a kid I once pretended to faint in front of my dog. I wanted to know what her reaction would be. I’d previously been watching a show about pets who performed heroic acts of service to save their humans. Most of the stories featured were of dogs that saved the day. One […]
We love our dogs. When we welcome them into our homes, we do so with the intent that they will be with us forever so we can love and care for them. Sadly, this doesn’t always happen. Sometimes, due to freak accidents, our dogs get out and they get lost. For a dog owner, there […]
Every dog owner has experienced their pooch shaking off water after a bath or a walk in the rain. But what about other instances of dog shivering, shaking, or trembling? A dog tremble, shake, or shiver can mean all kinds of different things — some good and some bad. Let’s break down each of them. […]
At some point you may have looked down at your dog and noticed watery eyes. It’s easy to assume that the dog is crying, but those tears are actually caused by something other than emotions. We know that dogs can sense our emotions, and we know they are capable of grief, but can they cry […]
Have you been wondering what the most common symptoms of worms in dogs are? Worms in dogs are one of the most common dog health problems and, although the thought of worms in your pup may be unpleasant, it’s important to identify the symptoms of worms in dogs so you can begin treatment right away. […]
For the most part, puppies are silly little dogs that likee to play around with everyone they meet. This sometimes includes older dogs. Of course, the bigger dogs usually have the advantage over puppies just in sheer size. But that doesn’t mean little puppies don’t try their darndest. It’s always so cute to watch a […]
