Did you know that all dogs are born with a toenail on the inside of their front legs called the “dewclaw”? If you look at the dog’s foot, you will discover that the toes that contact the ground are basically the pinky, ring, middle, and index fingers. Think of the dewclaw as the thumb. Feeling […]
Have you ever been out on a walk and notice that your four-legged friend goes out of their way to pee on every single rock or tree along the way? This is known as “marking”. In your dog’s head, marking their territory with a small amount of urine is likely just a simple way of […]
There are dogs who love to roll in and eat anything that they find! There may come a time when your dog encounters a dead bird, and they may want to play with it or even eat it. Eating a dead bird can cause negative health concerns for your four-legged friend. One of the greatest […]
As we go through life, we place high focus on taking the necessary precautions to safeguard our most valuable possessions and protect them from being stolen. You may be thinking of things like electronics, jewelry, and/or antiques. Many people fail to realize that pets are prone to potential theft as well. This may be known […]
People may know that grapes (and raisins) are highly toxic to dogs. However, they may not know why. We are here to help explain the ins and outs of grape toxicity. The thing about grapes is that they are toxic to dogs, regardless of breed, age, or gender. Did you know that grape toxicity is […]
Have you ever noticed your dog sleeping in a certain position? It may be cute, but there is possibly a reason behind each position! Just like humans, dogs sleep in a variety of positions. From sleeping on their backs and sides with their paws in the air, we can discover a lot through their sleeping […]
Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do to yield a healthy lifestyle. This is the same for our four-legged friends as well! Dogs who are fit are healthy, alert, and balanced. Running with your dog helps improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and weight management. We came up with some steps that you […]
Did you know that the typical dog pregnancy lasts about 63 days? Knowing your dog is getting ready for labor can help you prepare and pay attention to details. Knowing the most common signs your dog is going into labor is extremely helpful. We are here to help below. Nesting – The nesting behavior will […]
Unfortunately, the number of cases of marijuana intoxication in dogs has risen dramatically in recent decades. It is rarely fatal. However, it may bring along some worrying symptoms, and you should always seek veterinary advice if you suspect your dog has ingested this drug. You may be wondering why there has been an increase in […]
Sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy are among the common sleep disorders in dogs and cats. Like the way sleep apnea affects humans, it can cause dogs to suddenly stop breathing throughout the night. Your dog may have sleep apnea if: they snore loudly while sleeping they are a breed with a short nose that has […]