Stool eating behavior or Coprophagia is common with a number of dogs. If you have witnessed your lovely pup picking after his stool and feasting on it, you are not alone. It is a rather strange and disgusting thing to put up with. Plus, it can compromise the health of your pup or other family…
Arthritis and cold weather are like oil and water. When temperatures drop, joint pain soars. If you have an arthritic dog, you might want to look into heat therapy to help him with the pain. The good old cold hard surface he presently sleeps in only leaves his joints stiff and painful. On the other…
Urine marking, which is essentially a territorial behavior, can be a frustrating habit for dog parents. Although it is normal behavior, it can be a little baffling for a dog to urine mark indoors. Thankfully, there steps that can be taken to change this habit. In most cases, consistent training and spaying or neutering can…
If you’ve been a pet parent before, you know the reality of urine stains and odors around your home. No matter how well you potty train your canine friend, accidents are bound to happen at one point or the other. It’s all part of the process. Dogs eliminate in inappropriate places for different reasons. Often,…
While a bigger percentage of coprophagia cases are behavioral, there are numerous diet-based factors that may also come into play. Underfeeding, feeding your dog a poorly digested diet, and medical conditions that interfere with nutrient absorption could lead to malnutrition or mineral deficiencies, which could prompt your dog to eat his poop. Your dog is also…
The winter weather is as tough on you as it is to your dog. Regardless of the length and thickness of your dog’s hair, when the temperatures hit the negatives, the cold will get the best of him. Dog winter coats are designed with soft, smooth, and comfortable materials aimed at keeping your dog warm….
Whether you are traveling, moving houses, or potty training, a collapsible dog crate will make your life easier as a puppy parent. They are unbeatable in terms of portability compared to other alternatives. They come in innovative designs that allow you to easily fold them flat. So, when not in use, all you need to…
A leash is a must-have item for just about any dog owner. When walking your dog, it gives you control over the dog’s movements. While a traditional leash gets the job done, a retracted type offers more benefits. To begin with, it doesn’t get tangled easily, making it secure and safe for you and your…
Hip dysplasia is a nightmare for any canine. It is one of the most common skeletal conditions in dogs and can develop at any stage in a dog’s life. Having a wrongly formed hip, the leg bone moves around too much causing the ball and socket joints to grind against one another instead of…
Natural grass and dog urine don’t get along very well. The nitrogen present in a dog’s pee damages grass by burning its roots, creating dead spots. As a result, not only will your grass have unsightly yellow patches but you cannot also grow anything on the spots unless you change the soil completely. Then there’s…