Please don’t gross out on me when I tell you that the reason for Napa’s bad breath has less to do with his mouth and more to do with his uh.. over-active anal glads. Those things are the worst. Because when they’re.. uh.. over-acting, dogs just wanna lick away. And then they want to lick […]
The mouth of a canine is rumored to be sanitary, but are dog’s mouths cleaner than humans? Even with regular dental care, a dog still uses their mouth to clean their butt or to eat the contents of your bathroom trash bin. With all the nasty things dogs get into it’s no surprise that scientists […]
Have you ever leaned over to snuggle your pup, only to notice an unpleasant odor coming from their ears? Before you think about getting out the cotton swabs, you need to make sure you know how to clean dog ears safely. Most people rely on their groomer or vet because they know how to clean […]
Do you or one of your family members have an overweight dog? The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) published a 2016 clinical study noting that there were 14.9 million overweight dogs in the United States. Sadly, that number keeps climbing, and it’s becoming a bit of an epidemic. Dogs who suffer from excess weight gain and […]
Ever hear the expression “Let sleeping dogs lie”? That is a real statement unless of course, you find a dog sleeping a lot more than usual, but how do you know when you need to be concerned? Humans are always saying how I’ve got it made, and I can’t disagree with them because you can […]
Your dog loves to be pet, but he’d be even happier if learn some dog massage techniques. Yes, you heard that right, dog massage techniques. Nothing feels better than a good rub down, and why should humans have all the fun? While studies on dog massage benefits are limited, there is information showing that massage […]
Substantial research about dog depression and anxiety is few and far between, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t trust your instincts if you think your dog is suffering. We know from many studies that humans experience depression, especially if there is a low level of serotonin in the brain. There are endless amounts of medications, […]
Dog illnesses are one of the not-so-fun parts of being a dog owner. Communication is limited, and at times you may feel helpless in trying to console your pup. Allergies, food, parasites, and even everyday germs can make dogs sick. Didn’t anyone ever tell you to never jump down the google diagnosis rabbit hole? PetMD […]
There’s nothing worse than when your dog has an itch that they can’t scratch. And when your dog keeps scratching for days, weeks and even months, it can be absolute torture. If you notice excessive itching, it’s important to figure out what’s causing it because there’s almost always an underlying issue. When a dog keeps […]
Salt toxicity in dogs can be extremely dangerous, but there are ways to identify the scary symptoms. Most dog people know it’s frowned upon to share human food with their furry pals. As much as we love it, it’s just not healthy, and it can cause a myriad of health issues. Besides the typical culprits […]
