Owning a reactive dog is draining, frustrating, and exhausting in equal measure. You dread going to the park or any public place. God forbid your pup doesn’t like the hat-wearing man in the park and loses control. Having visitors over is not easy either. Anything from the smell of the visitors to their clothes…
A keen pet parent will always know when their pooch is not alright. You can tell if your dog has a mild tummy upset, injury, or disease just by observing him. When your doggie acts like something is stuck on the throat, you will naturally be alarmed. He cannot just cough and gag for no…
Pet owners hope and pray that their fur babies remain healthy all their lives. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Accidents, diseases, and infections are common during pet ownership. If you have a dog, you have probably dealt with diarrhea at some point. If you are unlucky, your adorable baby probably suffers from the…
No pet parent wants to catch their dogs’ dry heaving. The sound of a pet in distress—trying all manner of techniques to regurgitate something is quite unsettling. Sure, dogs vomit from time to time as they eat a little too fast. However, dry heaving is not as common and harmless as coughing. Now add that…
We see it every day. Hybrid dogs are bred from differently-sized parents. Some are inconceivable. For instance, a LhasoApso and Pitbull cross. Or a Greyhound Chihuahua mix. How two dogs of staggering size differences came together to mate is mind-boggling. Assuming the female dog is the smaller one in the equation, it is a miracle…
Nature is amazing in many ways. It gives each species a defense mechanism to use for protection. Humans use their fists, voices, weapons, and intelligence to survive in dire situations. Different animals have various methods of defense including camouflage, emission on killer liquids, playing dead, among other strategies. For dogs, perhaps the number one protection…
Like other flies, botflies cause havoc in a dog’s life. For one, they trigger a host of symptoms in the pooch including lethargy, itching, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Most importantly, an infestation causes an infection that causes more damage to the dog. Most pups develop an abscess or infection on the skin even after…
If you see your pup’s anus inflamed or reddened, you will probably assume that it is a sign of hemorrhoid. However, whether dogs also suffer from hemorrhoids is debatable. There is a group of veterinarians who believe that dogs don’t get hemorrhoids due to their horizontal postures—which tend to align their digestive systems into suboptimal…
Massive, strong-willed, intelligent, and independent, Tibetan mastiffs are enchanting canine companions. With their lion manes, bushy tails that coil over the back, heavy coats, and majestic presence, these dogs have made their way to the hearts of many. Originating from Tibet, China, Tibetan mastiffs are built for the cold harsh winter. Their huge bodies have…
Dogs, especially outdoor dog breeds, can be susceptible to injuries. They can injure themselves as a result of being hit by bikers, altercations with cats, stones and sharp sticks, some infections, and a wide range of other unavoidable aspects of dog life. Another common cause of dog injuries is other dogs. They can injure each…