Got a sick dog? Or maybe you just have a question about your dog's general health and wellbeing... You've got 3 good options in order to get peace of mind quickly... … [Read more...]
Dog Sunglasses: Are They Really A Necessity, Or Just A Fashion Statement?
Just about every day you'll see a car going down the road with a dog's head sticking out of the window. I know, my dogs do it too. The youngest enjoys sticking his head out the back window of our Jeep Wrangler. With all the bugs, dirt, and debris flying through the air, imagine the damage if your poor dog should get hit in the eye by something. Doggie sunglasses (or doggie goggles) can be quite useful when it comes to protecting your dog's eyes. Here's what you need to … [Read more...]
Is Your Dog Refusing To Go Down Stairs? My Solution: A DIY Stair Runner For Dogs
Out of the blue one day, our dog refused to walk down the stairs in our home -- the ones that connect the first floor to the second floor. He had no problem going up the steps, but he wouldn't come down unless one of us walked side-by-side with him down each of the steps. The stairs are solid wood, not carpeted. And we didn't have stair runners at the time. This unusual behavior started about a year after we moved into this house. Before this, he had been going up and down those steps … [Read more...]
Can Dogs Watch TV? Dog Eyesight Compared To Human Eyesight
Most dog owners will tell you that their dog watches television with them. In fact, according to the American Kennel Club, 87% of pet owners say that their pets watch TV. To an extent, they are correct. However, a dog eyesight is very different than human eyesight, so what your dog is actually "seeing" is quite different from what you're seeing on the TV screen. … [Read more...]
Interesting Dog & People Similarities
It's amazing how many dog & people similarities really do exist. That's right, for many of the things that we do as humans, there's an equivalent behavior in the dog world. For example, do you like getting a back massage? Most humans do. Just the same, dogs love to have their bellies rubbed. A dog getting a belly rub is like us getting a back massage. I know I enjoy getting a back massage, and my dogs love having their bellies rubbed. … [Read more...]
Got A Sick Dog? How To Check Your Dog’s Vital Signs: Gums, Pulse & Temperature
One myth is that you can tell if a dog is sick by checking how wet or dry the dog's nose is. It is commonly believed a wet dog nose that is cool to the touch indicates a normal healthy dog state, whereas a warm & dry dog nose indicates fever or sickness. However, if your dog has a wet nose it may simply be due to the humidity outside. Or, if your dog has runny eyes due to normal dog allergies, this may cause your dog to also have a wet nose. A dry nose alone isn't the best … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Prevent Dog Sunburn: Dog Sunscreen, Dog Sunsuits & More
While most dogs do just fine out in the sun, there are a few important things you should know about dog sunburn and dog skin cancer. Beyond the facts, it's up to you to do everything in your power to protect your dog from ever getting a sunburn in the first place. Following are 5 simple things you can do to prevent your dog from getting a sunburn... … [Read more...]
How & Why To Socialize Your Dog – It Might Be The Most Important Thing You Do!
A lot of dogs are having problems today because of their past. What would it take to change that?Many dog owners are simply not aware of just how important it is for a dog to be introduced to a lot of different stimulants in a lot of different ways when they are very young. Even veterinarians often advise to keep young dogs away from too many influences from the outside before they have all of the shots required to be "safe."This is one of the moments where it is important to follow … [Read more...]
Allergic Dogs: 10 Signs That Your Dog Has Allergies
Believe it or not, your dog is just as susceptible to allergies as you are. Just like humans, sometimes a dog's immune system mistakes a perfectly ordinary, innocent food item or part of nature (such as mold, dust, dirt, pollen) and decides that the item is a threat to the dog. As such, the dog's immune system attacks the offending item. People are no strangers to having their immune systems thinking the local flora and fauna is actually an attack on the body, and your dog's immune system … [Read more...]
Top 4 Allergies In Dogs: Treatments & Symptoms
It's funny how we don't often think of dogs as having allergies, but just like us they can suffer from allergic reactions to different things. Dogs can have allergies just like a person can. In fact, many dogs have many of the exact same allergies as people do. Symptoms Of Dog Allergies Dog allergies come with some really nasty dog allergy symptoms including (but not limited to): Itchy skin Hot spots (where the dog has scratched himself raw) Watery, itchy red … [Read more...]
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