One of the most common things you have to deal with when you have a canine member in your family is mouthing. From a dog’s perspective, it is a ‘harmless’ way of showing excitement, affection, and curiosity. While you may find the behavior cute and harmless, other members of your family or your guests might …
Menstruation is a tough time of the month for many women. From dealing with out-of-whack hormones to cramping to having no appetite (or an increased one), there’s no room for anything more. So when you have to deal with an aggressive dog on top of everything else, the experience can be debilitating. But is there …
Dog collars and harnesses were designed to give some control when walking your furry friend. Whether your pup is calm during walks or runs all over the place, a collar or harness can prove very beneficial. You want him to be absolutely safe when you are outdoors. Comfort is also a big deal. This is …
Rice Krispies are one of the most popular breakfast cereals in the United States and have been since their introduction in the 1920s. They are delicious and easy to work into a busy morning routine, ensuring that you never miss your breakfast and stay healthy. But can you share these puffed grain cereals with your …
In today’s fast-paced world, stress is an everyday occurrence. Piling bills, nagging bosses, and traffic snarl-ups all play a big role in jacking up our stress levels. Recently, however, researchers have found that listening to classic music can go a long way in lowering our blood pressure, and consequently, our stress levels. Classical music has …
One of the most common illnesses that every dog owner has to deal with at one point or another is diarrhea. And there are many causes of diarrhea in dogs—from dietary discretion (your dog eating dirt or things that he shouldn’t), viral infections, intestinal parasites, to change of diet and other serious underlying problems. Obviously, …
If you walk in any household with children today, you are bound to find a jar of animal crackers stashed somewhere in the kitchen or pantry. Children just love these animal-shaped treats and we’d bet you have your own childhood memories of munching them—and for good reasons. These treats are not only fun and scrumptious …
Itchy skin irritates dogs just as much as it does humans. If you’ve been a victim before, you know the pain and discomfort can drive you nuts. This is why when your dog is going through an episode of skin irritation, you should do all you can to offer him relief. If unchecked, the simply …
Dawn dish soap is famed for its ability to clean up just about anything covered with oil—from dishes, human skin to birds, and sea turtles. In fact, when you visit Dawn’s main website, you will get a link titled “Dawn saves Wildlife”, where they highlight how Dawn dish soap has been instrumental in cleaning up …
A female dog in heat often experiences several symptoms, and one symptom that is often unnerving for dog owners to watch is crying and whining. Seeing a dog cry or whine during the heat phase not only makes dog owners worry that something is terribly wrong somewhere but also wonder whether dogs get cramps. So, …