Parasites like ticks and fleas are off-putting but the disgust and repulsion we feel when thinking about large wiggly worms creeping through our intestines is on another level. Everyone would probably be happy to go through their life without ever coming into contact with them. As dog owners, you will be confronted with worms pretty … Read more
A dog’s tongue is used for everything and it’s an important tool to experience their environment and to gain information. While dogs mostly lick or groom themselves and other dogs, you can also become the target of this slobbery affection. Most owners get the hands and face kisses but when it comes to our feet … Read more
Most dogs get their first heat when they are about 6 months of age. When this happens to you for the first time, it can feel quite daunting and one of your biggest concerns might be an unwanted pregnancy. While in heat, female dogs produce a bloody discharge similar to human menstruation. Unfortunately, most aspects … Read more
Drinking enough water is very important for our dogs but when this consumption becomes excessive, there might be an underlying problem. Urination and drinking go hand in hand. This could mean that your dog is urinating excessively (polyuria) and is drinking too much water (polydipsia) in an attempt to replace the lost liquids. Or he … Read more
Many dog owners struggle with their dog’s weight control and appetite but what’s even more puzzling is when they refuse to drink water. Whereas increased food intake and lack of activity are commonly known to contribute to health issues such as obesity, there’s a lesser-known danger lurking behind a lack of water. Temporarily sick dogs … Read more
Expecting a baby is a super exciting time for the whole family – and I repeat the whole family. Since you have clicked on this post, you have probably noticed a few changes in your dog’s behavior since you have become pregnant. Your dog might be more clingy than usual and prefers to stay at … Read more
Your pooch tugging on your arm might seem harmless at first, but it can quickly develop into a bad habit. Once the biting gets stronger, it’ll be harder to get rid of that behavior. It’s even harder for those who have reinforced that behavior in the past, even if it was negative attention. Issues often … Read more
We have all seen hilarious videos of dogs getting up on their hind legs or even engaging in a full dance with their owner. Maybe your dog displays this behavior too from time to time and you have asked yourself why he actually does it. Even if you have never taught your dog to stand … Read more
Frustration can be expressed in many ways and the root cause might very well be related to reproduction. However, what you should do depends on the cause and nature of the frustration. Some dog owners are convinced it’s sexual frustration that requires relief in some way, shape, or form. If that is the case, there … Read more
Graying hair is not something we usually connect with a young puppy. So when your dog’s fur suddenly changes color, it’s understandably a cause for concern. Before we go deeper into the possible causes, let’s clarify what graying in dogs actually is and why it happens. Like humans, dogs can develop gray hair as they … Read more