Food allergies can be quite an issue when choosing foods for your pets. You not only have to think of the best alternatives that don’t have the food they are allergic to but you also have to think of how to supplement the nutrients they are missing. If your dog is allergic to chicken, for…
Flehmen response in dogs refers to when a dog curls his upper lip to facilitate the movement of scents into the vomeronasal organ (VNO). The VNO is found in the roof of the mouth and when the dog curls its lips, it exposes the organ which makes it easier for it to pick the scent…
With their hypnotizing blue eyes, dense double coats, and wolf-like faces, Siberian huskies are some of the cutest dogs on earth. They are incredibly photogenic almost like they are aware of their remarkable looks. As renowned sled-pullers, these dogs appear serious and always ready for work. The black thin ring around their cute blue eyes…
Droppy jowls are sometimes associated with facial paralysis but other times, its all about genes. Also called a dewlap, a jowl is a piece of sagging skin below a dog’s chin. Not all dogs sport this unique feature but those that do wear it with pride. Sadly, many of them drool most of the time…
Muscular, handsome, and jowly…that’s a Rottweiler. This breed may have an intimidating face but it is one of the most amazing to own. For one, Rotties are smart. They must think hard before executing an action. They are also some of the deeply devoted pets. While they appear aggressive and frightening, it is these very…
According to the Americans with Disability Act, a service dog is one that has undergone training to carry out tasks on behalf of a disabled person. These canines undergo specialized training and this coupled with other costs can make them quite pricey. A good service dog can cost upwards of $20,000 but it’s worth its…
Hairless dogs have always been fascinating. They are beautiful in their own rights but most importantly, they arouse a lot of curiosity. When you look at one, you cannot help but wonder how the body manages to regulate its temperate. See, fur doesn’t only add to the beauty of the dog. It protects him from…
There are so many dog breeds, some of which have so many similarities, that it can be hard to identify them. One of the easy ways of differentiating breeds is by the shape of their ears. Dog ears come in all shapes and sizes. Some of the common shapes include erect ears, bat ears, drop…
You are taking a walk with your delightful puppy when, all of a sudden, he lifts one hind leg up in the air and then limps a bit. This gets you concerned and as you try to figure things out, the pup touches down with the leg and moves on with his life. Over the…
Dogs, like people, come in all shapes and sizes. Some are short while some are tall. There are those with smooth coats and others with long dense fur on their coats. Canines can also be slender, thick, or somewhere in between. Then there’s a clear demarcation between long-necked and short-necked doggies. If you are interested…