You have probably seen it in movies or Halloween soundtracks. When something bad is about to happen (usually death), a dog will look up into the dark sky and let out a howl. Such a scene often takes place in the dead of the night. Moments later, a life will be lost. While Hollywood doesn’t…
If you love adding a spicy kick to your meals, then there are high chances that you’ve eaten a fair share of cayenne pepper. A spice rack staple, cayenne pepper is considered moderately hot and can be eaten fresh or cooked. In most spice aisles, you can find it in powdered form or whole, dried…
From convenience to affordability and flexibility, pet stores can make pet ownership a light burden. For a pet parent, having a facility that can take care of your baby is everything. Most pet stores are located near residential areas and offer in-store services such as health checkups and grooming. If you are a casual buyer,…
No pet parent intentionally puts the health of their pups in danger. Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are, your pet sometimes gets in trouble. Thanks to their love for the outdoors, dogs attract worms a lot. They are always sniffing and eating contaminated soil and biting into dead birds and rodents. Sometimes they consume…
The first line of defense for a dog is his jaws. Anytime a dog feels threatened, challenged, or unsure, he will respond by biting. In most cases, biting is a sign of fear and not aggression. This is part of the reason the canine jaw is the strongest out there. Sure, it doesn’t compare with…
Trimming a dog’s nails is no easy task. Most doggies don’t enjoy having tools burrow into their sweet little toes much. Even if you’ve trained your pet to tolerate the exercise, you always worry about hurting her in the process. See, dogs have a tiny pink-colored organ right in the middle of their nails. This…
A dog can still lead a normal life even if they are suffering from epilepsy. However, the seizures could be fatal in some cases. A seizure that lasts for one or two minutes will not harm your dog. But any seizure that lasts for too long (five minutes or more) could result in death. Having…
For the last 7-9 millennia, dogs have worked alongside human beings as guards or herders. Despite being sometimes smaller than sheep and cows, herding dogs have always displayed great skill and efficiency in the grazing fields. They protect humans and livestock from danger so fiercely and courageously. Part of the reason our amazing doggies are…
Essential oils have lots of health benefits for both pets and pet parents. They are known to help dogs sleep better, prevent and cure seizures, alleviate anxiety, and have lots of other health benefits. However, not all essential oils are good for dogs. Some are actually poisonous and should not be used on dogs or…
Dogs are awesome creatures. They add so much value to humans that they have clinched the title of “man’s best friend.” However, they can also be quite deadly. In most instances, canines bite their owners or strangers because of fear. Their defense mechanism is putting their teeth into action. When threatened or startled, doggies can…