If you’ve been a pet parent before, you know the reality of urine stains and odors around your home. No matter how well you potty train your canine friend, accidents are bound to happen at one point or the other. It’s all part of the process. Dogs eliminate in inappropriate places for different reasons. Often, …
While a bigger percentage of coprophagia cases are behavioral, there are numerous diet-based factors that may also come into play. Underfeeding, feeding your dog a poorly digested diet, and medical conditions that interfere with nutrient absorption could lead to malnutrition or mineral deficiencies, which could prompt your dog to eat his poop. Your dog is also …
The winter weather is as tough on you as it is to your dog. Regardless of the length and thickness of your dog’s hair, when the temperatures hit the negatives, the cold will get the best of him. Dog winter coats are designed with soft, smooth, and comfortable materials aimed at keeping your dog warm. …
Whether you are traveling, moving houses, or potty training, a collapsible dog crate will make your life easier as a puppy parent. They are unbeatable in terms of portability compared to other alternatives. They come in innovative designs that allow you to easily fold them flat. So, when not in use, all you need to …
A leash is a must-have item for just about any dog owner. When walking your dog, it gives you control over the dog’s movements. While a traditional leash gets the job done, a retracted type offers more benefits. To begin with, it doesn’t get tangled easily, making it secure and safe for you and your …
Hip dysplasia is a nightmare for any canine. It is one of the most common skeletal conditions in dogs and can develop at any stage in a dog’s life. Having a wrongly formed hip, the leg bone moves around too much causing the ball and socket joints to grind against one another instead of …
Natural grass and dog urine don’t get along very well. The nitrogen present in a dog’s pee damages grass by burning its roots, creating dead spots. As a result, not only will your grass have unsightly yellow patches but you cannot also grow anything on the spots unless you change the soil completely. Then there’s …
Dog crates provide a secure and reassuring environment where a dog can feel at ease and comfortable, especially when traveling or for brief durations when we cannot supervise them at home. With a dog crate, you are also assured that your dog is calm and safely contained and that he is not likely to get …
Leaving their litter is difficult for puppies. Being ripped off from family and placed in an entirely new environment often makes them very anxious. Anxiety can also be caused by new transitions, crate training, and extreme natural disasters such as lightning and thunderstorms. To ease anxiety, pet owners are turning to heartbeat dog toys. These …
A squeaker toy is the ultimate source of entertainment for a dog. It occupies his mind when you aren’t around or need some alone time. However, if you’ve ever been woken up in the middle by the irritating noise of your dog’s toy, you’ll appreciate the makers of non-squeaker dog toys. The frequency used in …