What parent can resist a child begging for treats? And are we any better at saying “No!” to our beloved pets? Who can resist the imploring look, the fetching tilt of a little head? Sometimes, sugar seems to buy love. But is it safe to purchase affection from our pets with a sweet snack? What’s … Read more
Irritating as it can be, many dogs are prone to begging for scraps. They love a piece of meat tossed to them from the dinner table. But how healthy can it be, or even safe, to indulge your canine companion’s hunger for chicken innards? You may think it looks like something out of a nature … Read more
You’re sitting there, relaxed, and your trusty canine companion comes over, just wanting to share the moment with you. You reach down to gently ruffle the fur on his head, and you notice a slight warmth. Is that normal? He may seem a bit warm, like a child running a fever. But can you diagnose … Read more
Dogs are well known as scavengers, eating many different things that are well outside their normal diet. If it’s within reach and its smell tells your pup that it may be food, then it has probably been consumed. For dog owners, the real concern is whether to induce vomiting or take other action that might … Read more
So, looking down at your pup, you see he looks a little worse for the wear. That last trip to the park, along with the rolling in the dirt with his canine buddies has made him look more like a neglected stray than your beloved companion. But you’re out of dog shampoo. Would your persnickety … Read more
So, you’re standing in the shower, lathering up with Head and Shoulders to treat that dry, flaky scalp that’s been driving you out of your mind, and you think of your poor dog. He’s been scratching a bit, too. His skin is certainly just as dry and itchy as yours is. Maybe he even has … Read more
If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably seen it (especially if your pooch sleeps in your bed). That large damp spot on your pillow might leave you wondering: why does my dog lick my pillow? Why Do Dogs Lick Anything? To answer this question well, ‘why do dogs lick pillows’, you’ll first need to understand … Read more
When your canine companion is injured, you naturally want to do everything you can to stop the bleeding and reduce the chances of infection or further injury. When a person is injured, it’s relatively easy to take care of their wound; by contrast, dogs don’t understand why people want to cover their wounds, and they … Read more
As a pet parent, you should know that dogs can’t digest aluminum foil. Therefore, If your dog ate aluminum foil, the following tips might be helpful. My Dog Ate Aluminum Foil- Should I Be Worried? Aluminum foil of itself is not something that can poison your dog. However, if your pet has ingested chunks of … Read more
As a pet parent, you must like to take your furry friend along with you everywhere you go. And most places welcome pups but can you bring your dog to the airport too? Especially if you are picking up or seeing off a loved one who would be delighted to have the pooch around. Can … Read more
