A male dog is designed to respond to a female on heat. Nature put this phenomenon in place to ensure the continuation of the canine species. When the female goes into heat, her body produces a special scent that a male dog can smell from very far away. When he does, hell breaks loose on…
As your German Shepherd Dog tries to eliminate, you notice he is straining. You can tell that by looking at how distressed and uncomfortable he is when eliminating. Sometimes he has constipation or diarrhea. When he manages to defecate, his feces come out with blood or mucus. Your dog clearly suffers from a perianal fistula….
Cedar chips are one of the most common filling materials for dog beds. Many dog experts agree that it is one of the best out there. However, as a loving pet parent, it is your responsibility to find out whether everything your dog uses is safe for him. Not everything sold as good by pet…
Being a responsible dog owner means more than simply loving your pup. It is a serious commitment, especially when it comes to ensuring that the needs of your furbaby are met. Besides providing your dog with food and shelter, you also need to take care of things like grooming and everything that can improve his…
Dogs do so much for us. They protect us from danger, give us endless cuddles when we need them, fight for us in the battle zone, love us fiercely, and put a permanent smile on our faces. It is only fair that we reward them for all that and more. For instance, after a long…
Most biting bugs are known for biting and bailing in a jiffy. On the other hand, ticks will bite and remain attached for a long time because they need to feed on blood for several days. It’s a blessing in disguise because it is easy to know if your dog has a tick infestation—you will…
Your little Doberman puppy just had her ears cropped and then posted. Naturally, you are wondering when the posting should come to an end. One quick look at the internet and you find conflicting theories that you are left confused than before. Not to scare you but if you don’t get the posting timelines right,…
There’s no escaping nail trimming if you are a pet parent (or any other parent for that matter). As long as your pup is happy and healthy, his nails will grow out and will need to be trimmed from time to time. But this part of grooming requires a high level of attention to detail…
Dog ear hair removal is not an easy undertaking. If you have ever done it before, you know the challenge of getting rid of the tiny strands of dog ear hair. The ear is a highly sensitive organ for a majority of dogs. They don’t enjoy the feeling of having their ears touched, pulled, or…
Most Dobermans have their ears bolted upright high up their heads. It is a breed standard the world has gotten used to. The thought of a Dobie with hanging ears just sounds weird. Yet, naturally, this breed’s ear shape is droopy and broad–similar to that of the Labrador retriever. Dobermans must undergo ear cropping to…