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 …
Dogs with underbites typically display a lower jaw that prominently protrudes out from underneath the upper jaw. This causes a misalignment of the lower and upper teeth, a condition that vets often refer to as canine malocclusion. The lower front teeth tend to be visible even when the dog has closed its mouth. For some …
Dogs naturally have pink tongues. The little organ of taste is filled with a healthy supply of blood and nutrients no wonder the color. Well, there are a few breeds that break this rule by going black. These can either have complete black on their tongues or show some blue-black spots against the pink background. …
Dogs don’t come cheap these days. There was a time when owning a pooch meant picking one puppy from your neighbor or a stray but those days are long done. Now, if you want a healthy puppy that has been raised well, you have to splash a pretty coin to get it. It gets worse …
Dogs are generally creatures of the outdoors. They enjoy the freedom to roam wherever they want. The problem with that is that it puts them in danger. The number of dogs hit while crossing the road is quite alarming. In most cases, these canines leave the safety of the home to explore what lies beyond. …
As you watch your dog stand next to you or walk around, you can’t help but notice that her feet are not as straight as those of other dogs. Instead, the paws point outwards. As a loving and responsible pet owner, you get searching to know if your doggie is okay. Well, several things lead …
Summer is great for so many reasons. For your dog, it means spending more time outdoors. You equally love bringing her along for beach walks, barbeques, camping excursions, you name it. To manage the blaze of heat and sun, you shed your clothing until you remain with your swimsuit or a pair of shorts. If …
After waiting for a few weeks for the birth of your puppies, they are finally here. The excitement and joy cannot be explained. However, your celebration is cut short when you realize that one of the puppies is not nursing as she should. What a setback! What is going on? What should you do about …
Dogs are polytocous species, which simply means that they give birth to multiple offspring at the same time. Miniature and tiny breeds, on average, produce 3-4 puppies in one litter while large and giant breeds can have 7-15 puppies. Tia, a Neopolitan Mastiff, gave birth to a whopping 24 puppies back in 2004 setting a …
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 …