Dogs are sweet, loyal, and affectionate. Owning one means saying yes to a life of unending joy. However, once in a while, these adorable creatures can drive us nuts. Sometimes they pull a fast one on you and you find yourself losing your temper and hitting your canine buddy. Perhaps he ate your burger without…
Nothing prepares you for the horror of pancreatitis as a pet parent. It is worse if you are a rookie dog owner. One funny thing with this disease is that the warning signs are not that obvious. Often, your pup will lose his appetite or become lethargic and you’d imagine it is something less serious….
Inbreeding of dogs is just one of those things that spark a lot of debates in canine circles. There are those that believe it is beneficial—that it is a method by which perfect traits can be produced. On the contrary, the practice can also cause problems down the line. Alongside receiving deleterious alleles, a dog…
Does your adorable pooch sometimes get restless around the house or outdoors? Perhaps he just can’t find one place to lie or sit for long periods of time. One minute he will lie next to you in bed and the next one move to the couch. When you are convinced he’s comfortable, he wakes up…
Doggy smell can be quite a lot to deal with. The odor makes it a tad unpleasant to have physical contact with your four-legged friend. Petting, snuggling, hugging, playing with the dog becomes somewhat of a struggle. The likelihood of the smell transferring to your house (couch, bedding, rugs, you name it) is quite high…
Hunting a massive bear is no mean feat. You need a canine friend that can rise to the occasion. He’s got to be tough, tenacious, brave, intimidating, and intelligent. Tracking scents also come in handy in more ways than one. It goes without saying that the canine has to be athletic and muscular so that…
The issue of anal glands in pets is almost always in the shadows until there’s a problem. When your dog shows signs and symptoms of trouble in the rear, you are forced to seek help and get a solution to the problem. The treatment is mainly the expression or sucking of the material from the…
Many dog parents don’t have any problem with their pets relaxing on their furniture. In fact, some dog lovers even pick out furniture with their canine buddies in mind. However, there are also dog owners who think that pets should not be allowed on the couch. These are the type of dog owners who invest…
Nothing is more fulfilling than welcoming a golden retriever puppy to your home. It’s no secret: golden retrievers are loved and cherished the world over, thanks to their goofy, lovely personalities. Goldens are cheerful, demonstrative, loyal, fun-loving, smart, and trustworthy with everyone—whether it’s a member of the family or a random person happening by. For…
Although some people believe that dewclaws are dead appendages, they serve a purpose. For instance, dewclaws often act as stabilizers when a dog is running by taking off pressure from a dog’s toes while negotiating sharp corners. Some dogs also use claws to hold objects, climb trees, or climb out of the water after breaking…