To many people studying the Bible, dogs don’t seem to enjoy a great place in the honored animal list. After all, they have been described in unfavorable terms such as being unclean, or as scavengers. Does this mean God does not love dogs? That would be shocking to dog lovers who think of them as…
For many American households today, owning a dog is fashionable. Even every sitting president proudly boasts a dog in the White House. But dog ownership has a long history of controversy. The reasons range from cultural revulsion to religious objections. In the bible, scholars are divided on the spiritual merits of dog ownership. Does this…
Most jurisdictions have laws that require dog owners to pick up their pet’s poop failure to which they will face a fine. The laws apply to all dogs regardless of size or breed and are designed to help keep the city’s parks and sidewalks clean and to prevent the spread of diseases. While some dog…
If you own an unfixed female dog, you know the challenge of keeping her safe when she’s on heat. Male dogs can smell their female counterparts on heat as far as three miles away. They often travel long distances to look for the girl and will do anything to get her. Imagine the number of…
It is in the middle of the night and your adorable dog sneaked out, rolled in something horrid, and walked back in. One quick look at her and you know she needs a bath lest she makes your house stink. After getting her bath ready, you notice you ran out of her shampoo. Fido needs…
In case you are wondering, dogs can eat carrots without any adverse effects. According to the AKC, carrots are safe for dogs and can even be beneficial to their health in moderation. This is because carrots contain several important nutrients, such as vitamins A, C, K, B6, and E. They are also low in calories…
The gag reflex, also known as the pharyngeal reflex or laryngeal spasm, is a reflex contraction of the back of the throat, initiated by an irritant in the back of the throat. The gag reflex is a normal, physiological response that helps to keep foreign objects out of our airways and lungs. It’s however passive…
Ever walked into a house and immediately catch a funky dog smell? What comes to the top of your mind is, “Don’t the owners know the house smells that bad?” Well, there’s a high chance that the people living there are blissfully unaware of the smell. Apparently, there’s something called nose blindness and it is…
When you have a garden or a lush lawn, you are bound to have unwanted visitors in the form of insects all year long. These can do a lot of harm on your beautiful vegetation. Insecticides are designed to eradicate pests and give your plants and flowers a chance to blossom undisturbed. Simply spray the…
Traditionally, there have been no medications used in the treatment of opacified eye lenses. Medical practitioners relied solely on the surgical removal of cloudy lenses from the eye and replacing them with artificial lenses to treat cataracts. However, thanks to advancements in technology, it is possible to circumvent the hassles that come with eye surgery…