They say that a dog is a man’s best friend. If you are a dog owner, you know the truth to this statement. When you come home in the evening and your doggie jumps all over you, your heart melts with joy. During hiking excursions and other outdoor events, the four-legged member of the family…
Dogs naturally have pink tongues. The little organ of taste is filled with a healthy supply of blood and nutrients no wonder the color. Well, there are a few breeds that break this rule by going black. These can either have complete black on their tongues or show some blue-black spots against the pink background….
If International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) Kidney stats are anything to go by, 0.5-1% of dogs get sick from chronic kidney disease (CKD) at some point in their lives. The prevalence increases with age with older dogs being at high risk for the condition. As a pet owner, these stats are deeply concerning. Kidney disease…
Dogs don’t come cheap these days. There was a time when owning a pooch meant picking one puppy from your neighbor or a stray but those days are long done. Now, if you want a healthy puppy that has been raised well, you have to splash a pretty coin to get it. It gets worse…
When embarking on the journey of choosing a dog, you’ll encounter endless options. According to the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), there are 354 globally recognized dog breeds, with numerous others not meeting FCI standards. So, as you prepare to welcome a furry companion into your home, decisions on size, breed, gender, coat type, color, and…
Registration of dogs with kennel clubs is a pretty big deal in pet ownership. A pedigree dog enjoys certain privileges over her counterparts with no registration. For instance, she can participate in dog competitions and shows. Most importantly, registration proves that the dog is purebred and has a long traceable bloodline. For breeders, a pedigree…
Watching a dog give birth is an exciting yet scary experience for any pet owner. If it is your first time, this is certainly going to blow your mind. As soon as the dam goes into labor, you almost go into labor yourself. You have to stay close to her and make sure she’s able…
Dogs are some of the most flexible pets on earth. Granted, they don’t compare to cats in that department but they can flex their muscles quite well. So, when playing fetch or Frisbee with your doggie, you might have noticed that she can jump high and catch a ball. Sometimes she throws her head way…
Non-traditional pain relief strategies have become the go-to option for many people these days. More and more medics are embracing this route as it offers many advantages over traditional medicine. The reason is that they are non-addictive yet effective in managing pain. Cold therapy, for instance, has a reduced risk of overdose or side effects…
Getting your dog papered exposes him to lots of opportunities. The registration papers will prove that your dog is a pure breed and he will be allowed into AKC events and gets lots of goodies like insurance. But there are some basic requirements for your dog to get his papers. For instance, you need to…