Dog Health + Care

We all know it and have seen it multiple times: the dog sit. Every dog of any breed and age performs the dog sit 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 neatly tucked underneath. … Read more

The black, cute nose is a loved canine feature and it’s the most common color you will see. When running across a puppy or dog that deviates from the norm you ask yourself “Why do some dogs have pink noses”? But just like different coat colors, your dog can have different nasal tones and pigmentation. … Read more

Depending on your dog’s breed and coat type, grooming might be a weekly topic that includes brushing, combing, and trimming fur or nails. 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 … Read more

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? Spoiler: Dogs do have lips. But there are … Read more

Every veterinarian will advise you to regularly brush your dog’s teeth and while keeping the teeth clean is extremely important, some sources mention that only 1-5% of pet owners brush their dog’s teeth regularly. And I am not one of them. That’s right, if you’re searching for an alternative to brushing your dog’s teeth, you’re … Read more

Seeing your dog getting old isn’t easy. Many problems come with age and arthritis in dogs and humans is probably one of the most common diseases. Arthritis usually affects the joints of the elbows, knees, and hips which makes any movement less smooth and painful. If you want to know how to treat your dog … Read more

Injuries to a dog’s nails are more common than you might think. When the toenails grow too long, they might get stuck in a hole or break during a game of chase. While this might cause fractures, serious injuries can lead to a torn nail that has been ripped out by the root. Do dog … Read more

What are jowls? Jowls are defined as loose flesh on the cheeks and throat. Every dog has this skin around his mouth but certain breeds are specifically bred to have floppy and unique looking jowls. But they have a purpose beyond giving dogs a cute wrinkly face, they are actually very important for dogs. The … Read more

Neutering your dog might be among the most important health decisions you’ll ever make for your dog. First of all, what is neutering? Neutering is how dog owners commonly refer to the castration of the male dog. However, spaying a female can also be called neutering. For the sake of this debate, we’ll take both … Read more

Puppies are a whole lot of work and we want them to have the best start in life possible. When I took my first puppy home, stress caused her to have very bad diarrhea. Gladly, I could treat it at home but more severe cases can end deadly for your puppy. That’s why it’s very … Read more