Puppies are fun to have but they are a lot of work. For one, they are always making a mammoth mess at home. From shredding toys to chewing furniture and eliminating all over the home, you have to put up with a lot. Potty training is another challenge on its own. Even after your little …
Whether they are sitting pretty on the couch, chasing after the Frisbee, or cuddling with us in bed, dogs fill our lives with so much joy. Unfortunately, they are scratching superstars. These little fellas are born to scratch. They do it out of fun, to stretch their muscles, as an outlet for frustration, to mark …
Getting your doggie to defecate when you want them to is easier said than done. You are lucky if yours already knows to do the deed during walks. It saves you the trouble of worrying about when and where the pet will eliminate. Sadly, even a perfectly trained dog sometimes runs into trouble. If she’s …
If you want your doggie to have an outdoor space for some fresh air but want him contained, a dog kennel gives her a safe place. It also keeps your beautiful yard free from dog poop and pee stains. There are myriad options to consider when selecting the best kennel flooring for your needs. A …
When your adorable pooches go hard at each other—biting, snapping, and clawing on each other, it can be very frustrating and worrisome. Dog fights can go very bad. Apart from injuring themselves, dogs at war can hurt other members of the family. During the fight, one or both dogs don’t care about anything else but …
Of all skin conditions dogs suffer from, hotspots seem to be the most common. They are itchy spots that can cause a lot of pain and discomfort in dogs, especially if a dog bites and licks them a lot. Pus may also ooze from the affected areas as bacterial infection sets in. You may feel …
Licking one’s skin is normal canine behavior. When you see your adorable pooch running his tongue over any part of his body from time to time, you know he does that to groom himself. He might have walked through mud, a patch of dirt, or simply dislikes dirty paws. You should be worried if he …
Choosing a puppy is a mammoth decision to make. You are opening your doors to a member of the family who will stick around for almost two decades. A wrong choice will cause your family pain, disappointment, and fulfillment. On the flip side, a good puppy will bring nothing but joy. How do you pick …
After waiting for a few weeks for the birth of your puppies, they are finally here. The excitement and joy cannot be explained. However, your celebration is cut short when you realize that one of the puppies is not nursing as she should. What a setback! What is going on? What should you do about …
Tube feeding is not the most ideal way of administering food to a puppy but circumstances sometimes call for it. For instance, if a puppy has no strength to suckle or the mother went through a C-section, she will need help with feeding. While bottle feeding is a viable option, using a tube is the …