Here you can find articles about taking good care of your dog and improving their lives through smart decisions regarding their well-being and overall health. All the advice here is based on science, but you should always consult your vet first.
Stepping on our pet’s paw or tail happens to the best of us. If you did the same and wondered whether the puppy would be alright, the answer might depend on several factors. If the puppy is eating, drinking, and pooping normally, lets you pick them up without yelping, and shows no limping, they should … Read more
More than 85% of dogs have some form of dental disease. Rotten teeth are one of them. But what do you do when this happens? Should you pull your dog’s tooth at home? A veterinarian should extract the tooth using anesthetics, analgetics, and expertise. If you notice your dog frequently pawing at its mouth or exhibiting … Read more
Rehoming a dog is about finding a good place for a dog that needs a new home. It means meeting the new owner and their new home and not asking for a high rehoming fee. Selling a dog is about making a profit out of the dog without an interest in where they’re going. While … Read more
Dogs get foreign objects into their eyes constantly, but sometimes you may see hair bothering them. So you’re asking yourself, what to do about it? The hair in the eye does not irritate or hurt the dog in most situations, as the usual tearing process removes the hair. You can remove it with a clean … Read more
A stray dog may be following for various reasons. The dog may be lost, abandoned, or has an owner, which you can tell by the collar or a tag around the neck. If you petted or fed the dog, he might now look at you as an owner. However, the dog might also be hostile … Read more
For the most part, the Silly String is relatively safe for dogs. However, it’s different when ingested, and here’s why. While the Silly String is non-toxic, the product contains gastrointestinal and mucous membrane irritants Isopropyl Alcohol and Tetrafluoroethane. These components can cause dogs to vomit, have diarrhea, and develop stomach ulcers. A lot of Silly … Read more
PetSmart’s adoptable pets are from local rescue organizations. The cats and dogs you occasionally see are all humane society rescues, not puppies from puppy farms. Only fish, small animals, and reptiles are sold by them directly. This article explains why puppy mills are bad and how PetSmart gets and sells its animals. To be clear … Read more
Special-needs animals can make excellent pets, just like their non-special-needs counterparts. For a dog, losing an eye is a minor impediment. Dogs are highly adaptable creatures. Despite the loss of one eye, they’ll adjust their behavior and quickly learn to navigate their surroundings effectively. Just like a two-eyed dog, a one-eyed dog will welcome you … Read more
Tooth size is proportional to dog size. The larger the dog, the more prominent teeth they have. Some dogs have large teeth considering their size. Which breeds are those? Pound for pound, Scottish Terriers have the biggest canine teeth. Some breeds with the largest teeth include Airedales, German Shepherds, Belgian Shepherds, and Malinois. Smaller dog … Read more