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
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
Panting in dogs is the same as sweating in humans – they pant to control their body temperature. However, some dogs seem to pant a lot, while others don’t. Why is that? If your dog does not pant, they may not get hot enough to require cooling. Some dog breeds don’t need a lot of … Read more
The tail is one integral aspect of a dog and is used to help with balance, general movement, and communication. So what happens when they get cut? Can you replace it with an artificial one? Prosthetic tails may not be beneficial to the dog because it would be out of his control, not to mention … Read more
Helium can seem like a fun thing to do to your dog, but you should be extremely cautious. While the gas itself is inert and doesn’t directly harm, the effect of what it does can be fatal. Here’s why. Helium might seem harmless due to its common presence in parties and celebrations, but its effect … Read more
Countless years of adaptation have transformed dogs into carnivore scavengers, which means they want meat, but they’ll eat whatever they can scavenge until meat is available again. These basics serve as the foundation for the triggers and mechanisms of behavior and survival. It’s a primal yearning passed down from their ancestors. It’s the natural smell … Read more
Many dogs have naturally white teeth but don’t always remain white. So what makes them white in the first place compared to us? Humans, unlike dogs, consume sugar-rich foods leading to dental problems. Sugar intensifies bacteria in our mouths. However, dogs aren’t typically exposed to our main teeth-staining culprits: tea, coffee, soda, and juices, which … Read more
Kennel cough is essentially doggie bronchitis, an upper respiratory infection. Bacteria and viruses cause it, which transmit to other animals via airborne droplets and contaminated surfaces. It frequently spreads swiftly through kennels and animal shelters. However, bacteria that cause kennel cough in dogs and cats, known as Bordetella bronchiseptica, can potentially infect people. Kennel Cough … Read more
All canines are interested in each other’s back ends because they contain a lot of pheromones and smell glands. But why would dogs lick or drink the female dog’s urine? Dogs have a particular scenting organ (Jacobson) on the roof of their mouths, near the front, which causes the sniffing and chattering of the jaw. … Read more