Is Sugar Bad for Dogs?
Dogs have a sweet tooth, just like their human companions. With functional sweet taste receptors on their tongues, dogs prefer sugary foods when they’re available. Just as in humans, sugars and starches (carbohydrates that the digestive tract quickly converts to sugar) cause canine blood glucose levels to rise.
Help! My Dog Sounds Congested!
Dogs can develop congestion just like humans do, resulting in snuffling, snorting, and loud breathing. Dog congestion has many potential causes, and treatment will depend on what sort of infection or illness your dog has.
Best Dog Shampoos for Dry Skin
There are many reasons your dog may have dry skin. Whether it’s from allergies, minor skin conditions, living in a dry climate, or frequent...
Is a Dog’s Mouth Cleaner Than a Human’s?
People have been told that dogs’ mouths are cleaner than a human’s. This is a myth! Dogs’ mouths contain just as many bacteria as our own.
Avoiding Heat Stroke in Dogs
Summer is a great time to be a dog owner. Long warm days mean plenty of outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, and playing. It’s...
Crate Training a Puppy
Crate training is a valuable skill, especially for puppies. A safe, secure, and properly sized puppy crate is the safest place for your puppy when you are not home, cannot supervise him, or the house is dangerously hectic.
How To Keep Your Dog Cool in Summer
Dogs find summer's high temperatures challenging. That's largely because they don't sweat. Sure, you've read that dogs have sweat glands in their paws, but veterinarians agree that's not much help. A dog's primary means of cooling himself is through panting and our goal is to make this process more efficient.
How to Teach a Dog to Sit
Sit is one of the first things many people teach their dogs, and it’s a helpful trick. It’s the foundational skill for a sit-stay...
Do Dogs Remember Their Parents?
Do dogs know who their parents are? Do dogs remember their puppies? Since animals can’t talk, it’s hard to know for sure, but experts' best answer is quite possibly.
Discoid Lupus in Dogs
Lupus in dogs is an autoimmune skin disease. It starts at the nose with a loss of pigment, followed by crusts, erosions, and ulcers of the skin. A black nose may turn pink or have pink splotches. The nose may lose its normal “bumpy” appearance and become smooth.
Do Dogs Like Music?
It’s understandable that dog owners would be interested in using music to facilitate calmness. And there is evidence that some music does indeed help dogs relax.
Heat Exhaustion in Dogs
The first signs of heat exhaustion in dogs are easy to miss. If your dog is panting heavily, he needs to cool down. Your dog’s tongue can be key to detecting increasing heat stress.
Your Dog’s DNA: What Can Dog DNA Tests Really Tell You?
At some point in our life with dogs, many of us may have wanted to find out more about our furry friends and ordered...
How To Help a Dog with Arthritis
Just like the humans they live with, dogs often develop arthritis as they age. The most common form is osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint...
5 Reasons to Microchip Your Dog
Microchipping your dog is a quick, easy, and inexpensive process and it is one-hundred percent worth it.
Why Do Dogs Roll on Their Backs?
Dogs rolling on their backs is adorable. Repeated rolling though can be a sign of excessive itchiness that might need veterinary care. Dogs also have a habit of rolling in things their owner's might not care to smell or wash out of their fur.
How to Treat Bug Bites on Dogs
Bug bites on dogs can be just as irritating as they are on humans! Whether fleas, black flies, ticks, or any other biting bug, your dog may experience pain, itchiness, and inflammation. Many bug bites resolve on their own, but some may require treatment.