So, you’ve been asked by the vet to collect your dog’s urine sample and bring it for testing. What a tall order! Although dogs are always spraying trees and walls as a way to mark territories, they are not particularly keen on having their urine collected by humans. You’ll have to follow your pup all…
If you have ever owned a dog, you know just how big of a heart they have. But as large as your dog’s heart may be, the anatomy of the heart may reveal that it is actually not huge—at least in the physical sense of the word. The heart is a muscle that pumps blood…
Ivory soap is a brand of soap that has been around since the 1800s. It is a product of Procter and Gamble and it became a household name due to the claim that it is a pure soap that has no dyes or heavy perfumes and is therefore good for the entire family. The soap…
Your dog’s stomach is a muscular sac that is lined with several glands that aid in the digestion of the food they consume. When food enters the stomach, it is mixed with digestive fluids, which begin the process of breaking down proteins and other nutrients. The stomach also acts as a storage space for food,…
When craving an out-of-this-world pancake or French toast, an IHOP restaurant is always ready to delight your taste buds. With more than 1500 locations across the United States, you don’t have to go very far to find one. No doubt their wide range of deeply delicious pancakes is worth writing home about. The restaurant also…
To many people, the rose is a pleasantly-smelling flower that ignites feelings of passion. However, there’s more to roses than then their fragrant scents and beauty. These cute flowers also produce rose essential oil used for a range of health benefits for both humans and their pets. Studies show that it improves acne, relieves anxiety,…
Dogs are beloved members of the family. They keep their owners company, lift their spirits when they are low, protect them fiercely, and love them unconditionally. When the whole family is out at the mall shopping, it is only fair that they bring their pet along. Sadly, some stores have a no-pet policy except for…
Every dog parent knows just how attached they get to their furry baby. One day you bring an adorable pup home and in no time, you have formed strong bonds that cannot be broken. Unfortunately, dogs age quicker than us and they inevitably die of old age. For the most part, you can expect your…
Essential oils are concentrated forms of the natural oils present in plants. These oils are highly volatile and evaporate easily, which makes them ideal for use in aromatherapy. Essential oils are also used in a variety of other ways, such as topically applying them to the skin or using them in diffusers. Grapefruit essential oil…
Chihuahuas are an interesting dog breed. Not only are they the smallest dogs but they also have the biggest attitude. It is not uncommon for a Chihuahua to try to pick a fight with a German shepherd or another huge dog breed. But attitude and personality are not the only big things about these otherwise…