Entries by Hot Dog on a Leash

Turmeric for Dogs

You have probably heard of the kitchen spice or ingredient known as turmeric. It may be surprising that turmeric has some powerful benefits associated with it when it comes to humans and animals. Your four-legged friend may benefit from turmeric, and you will learn why throughout this article. You may be wondering what turmeric is, […]

Intermittent Fasting for Dogs – Is This a Thing?

You have probably heard of the term “intermittent fasting.” This is a fast where a person will eat for a certain number of hours and then fast for a certain number of hours. For example, a person may eat in an eight-hour block and avoid eating for 16 hours. This has become a health trend […]

Spotlight Breed: Portuguese Water Dog 

Welcome to our Spotlight Breed article of the week. We are excited to teach you about a fun and unique dog breed from around the globe! Today’s spotlight breed is the Portuguese Water Dog. To no surprise, this breed once served as crew on fishing trips, retrieving lost gear and herding fish into nets. If […]

Tuesday’s Treat: Holiday Mint Cookies 

Welcome to our Tuesday Treat article of the week. We are excited to teach you how to make a fun treat for your four-legged friend! On the menu today are Holiday Mint Cookies. This is the perfect holiday dog treat recipe, as it does not require many ingredients and is so easy to make! What […]

Dogs & Cold Weather – Important Things to Know 

Several dog breeds are affected by the cold winter months. You may be wondering how cold is too cold for your four-legged friend. The fact is that different dogs tolerate cold temperatures differently. You must consider various factors like breed, body fat, fur, health, and medical conditions. Many dogs love the snow and cold weather, […]

What Do You Feed a Sick Dog?

Sometimes we feel worn down and sick. Certain foods make us feel better, including chicken noodle soup as one of the most popular options. You may be wondering what to feed your four-legged friend if they are feeling blue. This article will help you learn the signs that your dog isn’t feeling well, what you […]

Dog Arthritis

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It is excruciating, regardless of if you are a human or a pet. There are many types of arthritis, but the most common are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, and pseudogout. Unfortunately, arthritis can be a crippling disease for some. You may wonder if […]

The “Pandemic Puppy” – Dog Life After the Pandemic 

The pandemic presented us with many new challenges. However, many of us added new companions to our families during the tough times. Research shows that about 10% of US adults adopted a new pet during the pandemic. Puppies adopted during the pandemic are sometimes called “pandemic pups.” Some of these new puppies may have never […]

Spotlight Breed: Goberian 

Welcome to our Spotlight Breed article of the week. We are excited to help you learn more about a fun and unique dog breed from around the globe! Our spotlight breed of the day is the Goberian. The Goberian is a mixed breed dog – a cross between the Golden Retriever and Siberian Husky dog […]

How Do You Deworm a Puppy? 

Did you know that seeing worms in a puppy’s stool is more common than you think? When this happens, your puppy needs to be dewormed. This article will go into further detail about worms and the overall process of deworming puppies. There are many signs and symptoms that a puppy has worms. The common signs […]