Your dog means so much to you. To imagine a world without her is simply impossible. She stole her way to your heart with her loyalty, cuddles, undying love, and beauty. After a long day at work, the doggie will jump on you and wag her tail to tell you how much she missed you….
Essential oils (EOs) are known to have anticonvulsant activity and this is why they are useful in the management of epilepsy. Essential oils have a unique ability to moderate the GABAergic system and they can also adjust the ionic currents. These are the two main reasons why EOs are good at controlling seizures. However, not…
When dogs want to communicate with other dogs and with humans, they bark. These barks are usually made in different situations and they are almost always in response to a change in the internal or external environment. For instance, if your dog gets uncomfortable for whatever reason, he will most likely start barking. Even breeds…
Dog bite laws vary from state to state. When the incident happens, the state will typically hold a hearing to determine if the dog poses a threat to the public. For instance, if it has been trained to attack, fight or kill, there is a good chance it will be euthanized. However, in some jurisdictions,…
Perhaps you have red hair and would love to have a red-colored dog to twin with. This way, you can take countless selfies with him and plaster them on social media. Or, maybe you just have a thing for red and white dogs because these are your favorite colors or you just think that the…
Food allergies can be quite an issue when choosing foods for your pets. You not only have to think of the best alternatives that don’t have the food they are allergic to but you also have to think of how to supplement the nutrients they are missing. If your dog is allergic to chicken, for…
Flehmen response in dogs refers to when a dog curls his upper lip to facilitate the movement of scents into the vomeronasal organ (VNO). The VNO is found in the roof of the mouth and when the dog curls its lips, it exposes the organ which makes it easier for it to pick the scent…
Droppy jowls are sometimes associated with facial paralysis but other times, its all about genes. Also called a dewlap, a jowl is a piece of sagging skin below a dog’s chin. Not all dogs sport this unique feature but those that do wear it with pride. Sadly, many of them drool most of the time…
Muscular, handsome, and jowly…that’s a Rottweiler. This breed may have an intimidating face but it is one of the most amazing to own. For one, Rotties are smart. They must think hard before executing an action. They are also some of the deeply devoted pets. While they appear aggressive and frightening, it is these very…
According to the Americans with Disability Act, a service dog is one that has undergone training to carry out tasks on behalf of a disabled person. These canines undergo specialized training and this coupled with other costs can make them quite pricey. A good service dog can cost upwards of $20,000 but it’s worth its…