Dog Health + Care

Getting my dog to drink has really been a lifelong struggle. I’ve tested so many tricks and tips and most of them simply didn’t work. Imagine a 100-pound lovebug who loves eating just as much as cuddling and playtime but absolutely detests sustaining her own life with water. It’s definitely not okay for your dog … Read more

You’ve just arrived home from a walk with the pup, or let the furry one inside after a brisk winter potty break. Your dog is tracking salt inside, depositing it all over the carpeting. He’s beginning to limp or favor one limb over the others. What could have caused this? Unlike us, our dogs don’t … Read more

Humans do things like crying or ‘moping around’ when we are sad or depressed. Children will actually shake sometimes or throw tantrums when they are sad.  In many cases, we just assume that canines have the same set and spectrum of emotions like we do. Science has proven that dogs can’t be spiteful, for example, … Read more

A difficult but unfortunate reality of owning a dog is that our dogs aren’t likely to outlive us. At some point, almost all dog owners will be faced with the death of their dog. Knowing about a dog’s behavior before death, as well as what to expect throughout the process, can help ease the transition. … Read more

Unfortunately, ear infections are a common problem in dogs. If you’ve owned dogs, you’ve likely had to deal with an ear infection at some point. While some owners will suggest that the shape of a dog’s ear makes them more or less prone to infections, the truth is that dog ears of all shapes and … Read more

Is your dog suddenly itching and scratching non-stop? Closer inspection might show dry flaky skin and scabs. It’s easy to see on a short-haired dog and quite tricky to see on a long-haired dog. In case the problem persists, a visit to your local veterinarian is highly recommended. Your vet may be able to visually diagnose the … Read more

You have probably arrived home from a long walk through rain, snow, or a forest several times and your dog’s paws have picked up a lot of debris, mud, and dirt in the process. Not only are muddy paw prints a nuisance, they actually pose a health risk. Those sensitive pads are regularly exposed to … Read more

Whether you think your dog may have down syndrome or you’re just interested if canine down syndrome is a thing, we got you covered. Handling down syndrome-like symptoms in dogs can be quite difficult and stressful and we’ve compiled the latest research on whether or not dogs can get down syndrome and what to do … Read more

If you’ve seen your dog throw up white foam, it must have been very upsetting to you. Well, what does it mean? There are numerous reasons dogs vomit white foam, and they are not all related to a digestive system disorder. Life comes to a complete halt if your little fur baby is sick. Most … Read more

We have all heard of the benefits of yoga for humans – not only is it a great exercise but can also provide great opportunities for relaxation and reducing stress. Fortunately for our dogs, the concept of “doga” (dog yoga) was started in 2001 by Suzi Teitelman and has become a popular activity to do … Read more