Veterinary reviewed by Elizabeth Racine, DVM.
A limping puppy is very concerning, especially if it happens all of a sudden without any obvious reason. I know what I talk about because our Rottweiler girl started limping around at around 6 months of age and we worried a lot about her health as Rotties are prone to hip issues. We took her … Read more
Have you ever thought about how your dog perceives the world through his eyes? Is he also able to see the beautiful flowers on the field or the colorful toys that you have bought him? The theory that dogs are colorblind has been around for a very long time. Humans thought that dogs only react … Read more
A dog that is chewing and licking on his paws is normal behavior and you have probably seen your dog doing this at least once. But if your dog is excessively chewing on his paws even when they are not dirty, there might be something wrong. You will have to differentiate normal grooming from something … Read more
It is not always easy to determine whether your dog is feeling sick or in pain. They are magicians when it comes to hiding any illness until it’s too late. The reason for that developed from their roots as wolves. Just like many groups, packs or herds, sick and weak animals have a high risk … Read more
An occasionally sneezing dog is a completely normal sight and can have many causes, most of these are harmless. But what about if the sneezing attacks occur time and time again, sometimes erupting into a true sneeze fest. Dog Sneezing Attack Causes for your dog’s sneezing attack range from sneezing when excited, play sneezing, foreign … Read more
If you think maintaining fur, nails, and canine skin might be a job for you, then you’re at the right address. Maybe you’re just wondering how the hell your local dog groomer manages to bathe all the dogs that don’t want to be bathed, trims the nails of dogs that don’t want them trimmed, and … Read more
When I got my first puppy, one of the first things my breeder and vet recommended to me was getting worm treatment for my dog. But why and how do dogs get worms? Especially newborn puppies have a high risk of getting infected with worms from the milk of their mother. Sometimes they can already … Read more
Veterinary reviewed by Dr. Linda Simon.
Whether your own dog is pregnant or you’re just a potential buyer interested in the process, waiting for puppies can be a very exciting time. If you’re looking for a puppy, make sure you ask your breeder these questions. The same applies to you if you’re a breeder. Make sure to pair any dog with … Read more