Whether you’re a responsible breeder facing the question of when to retire your dogs or you’re looking for a puppy – it’s important to check the ages of the potential sire and especially the dam. There are many factors that need to be taken into account when determining whether a dog is up for breeding, […]
I was a bit skeptical when I first learned about the many uses of diatomaceous earth, but I became more convinced that most of the claims were reasonable as I started to learn about the physical properties of this substance. For millions of years, mother earth kept this precious sedimentary rock a secret, until it […]
Dogs have an exceptional sense of hearing they can hear sounds that are inaudible to human ears but with this increased ability to listen, dogs are more prone to damage because of loud noises. Noise sensitivity and noise phobia are severe problems in dogs, especially those who live in crowded cities. Noise sensitivity was a […]
If you are following the news in the health industry, you have probably heard or read about the CBD oil. It is an oil that has been extracted from the cannabis or hemp plant. According to numerous studies, it can positively affect our body due to altering the function of the endocannabinoid system. As a […]
Keeping your dog healthy and happy at all times should be a priority. But when the days get warmer and brighter during spring and summer, ticks and fleas start to lurk around every corner. These bugs are not only nasty but they also carry fatal diseases like Lyme disease or FAD (flea allergy dermatitis). If […]
We all know it and have seen it multiple times: the dog sit. Every dog of any breed and age performs it and it’s seemingly the only command that comes naturally to a canine. The pup is sitting upright with his knees flat to his sides and the feet are nicely tucked underneath. But sometimes […]
The black cute nose is a loved canine feature and it’s the most common color you will see. But just like different coat colors, your dog can have different nasal tones. There are five main nose variations: black, liver (pink), blue, dudley and butterfly. Genes directly affect the coloring of a dog’s nose but also […]
Depending on your dog’s breed and coat type, grooming might be a weekly topic including brushing, combing and trimming nails or fur. But what about the prominent wiry hairs that surround your dog’s face? Vibrissae (whiskers) typically grow around the muzzle, the cheeks, the chin and on both corners of the eyebrows. They are thicker […]
Humans, like many animals, have a visible and distinctive looking upper and lower lip which is separated from the cheeks. But when you look at your dog, you won’t be able to locate them immediately. Do dogs even have lips or is the Canis lupus a lipless race? Dog Mouth Anatomy When looking at a […]
Every veterinarian will advise you to regularly brush your dog’s teeth and while keeping the teeth clean is extremely important only 5-7% of all owners brush their dog’s teeth daily. And I am not one of them. That’s true, I have never brushed my dog’s teeth the normal way and they are still sparkling white […]