If you own a dog, then you must be ready to pick up after him. It may not be the most glamorous part of owning a pup, but as the CDC advises, it is essential for keeping yards and parks clean, minimizing the risk of diseases, and being respectful to others who may be enjoying…
It is safe to assume that no pet parent enjoys picking up after their furry baby. It is arguably one of the most unpleasant parts of pet ownership. Not only is it a smelly and messy chore, but it may require bending down on all fours to perform not a desirable activity for most people….
Your lawn is your sacred space, and there’s nothing worse than finding doggy doo-doo on it. Not only does it create a smelly mess but it is also a health hazard for your family. If it is your dog, you should pick up after him immediately but what if it’s your neighbor’s dog? Well, you…
Many dog owners have experienced the stomach-churning moment when their pet gobbles up something they shouldn’t have. In such an incident, you want to act fast to avoid serious damage to your dog’s health. And inducing vomiting may just be the solution. If you can get your dog to vomit moments after ingesting something bad,…
As any pet owner knows, picking up dog poop is an unpleasant but necessary task. Not only is it unsightly, but dog feces can also carry harmful bacteria that can spread illness to humans and other animals. Additionally, it is illegal in most areas to let dog feces go uncleaned. As such, you will want…
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…
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…
The anatomy of dogs’ eyes is very similar to that of human beings. Both sets of eyes have a cornea (a clear tissue that forms the topmost layer of the eye), an iris, and a pupil. The only difference is that human beings have two eyelids, while dogs have three, one of which is known…
As pet parents, it is impossible to overlook the importance of maintaining a healthy dog weight for your furry companion. Obesity is detrimental to your dog’s health as it can bring about a host of health issues, including Type 2 diabetes, orthopedic complications, osteoarthritis, chronic heart diseases, or a limited life expectancy. Worryingly, around 52%…