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The Differences Between Hair Shedding & Hair Loss in Our Pets

As pet owners, we have to bear the responsibility of tackling those unwanted guests in our home. Yes, I’m talking about our pet’s shedding and hair loss. Moreover, it’s essential to understand that pet hair shedding and hair loss are both entirely different terms, and both have different causes, symptoms, and solutions. However, pet shedding is […]

Why Do Dogs Like Us So Much? [An Inside Look]

What is it about people and dogs? There’s no other animal we’ve integrated with so well on such a large scale. Not even cats. We live with cats, but cats just tolerate us. For cats, people are usually just a source of food and a scratch. Dogs, on the other hand, light up when we walk […]

5 Tips to Easily Understand What Your Dog is Saying

As pet owners and dog lovers, we communicate with our canine companions all the time. But have you ever noticed how one-sided much of that communication tends to be? We chat to our dogs about our day, our feelings, our plans for the weekend, and tell them what good dogs they are. But have you […]

Tips to keep your dog from getting overheated

How to Keep Your Dog from Getting Overheated

Have you ever noticed your dog panting and wondered what it’s all about? Well you see, dogs pant because they don’t really have sweat glands. Panting allows them to release a little bit of excess body heat. However, that cute little pant may not be enough to completely cool your pup down. Therefore, it’s always a […]

Seven Dog Diseases That Can Affect Human Health

Dogs help humans to reduce effects brought about by day-to-day stressing activities. While playing with your dog, you experience an increased level of the stress-reducing hormone called Oxytocin and a decreases production of the stress hormone known as Cortisol. These hormonal changes help relieve the anxious feeling making you feel more relaxed and affect your […]

How to Improve the Safety of Your Home for Your Pup

Before having a baby, many families baby-proof their home to ensure it is safe for a small, crawling human. However, many pet owners don’t have the same thought when they bring home a new dog. Whether you’re getting a new pup, going on vacation, or simply spending less time at home than usual, it’s a […]

Six Tips For Giving Your Pet a Bath

If you have a dog, you’re a dog lover or just have experienced the joy of dogs, in general, then you know that there are two types: those who love taking a bath and those who absolutely hate it and will destroy anything in their path to avoid such punishment and torture. Unfortunately for the latter, […]

Tips to Know When Considering CBD for Dogs (Oil, Treats, or Biscuits)

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the scientific developments surrounding CBD then you know it packs a ton of health benefits for both people and animals. Visit any dog food store and you’ll find a variety of CBD treats that your furry pal will love (e.g., biscuits, treats, oil, etc.). The therapeutic effects of CBD […]

5 Obedience Training Tips for Your German Shepherd

German Shepherds are one of the most popular dog breeds around, and for good reason. They are notoriously loyal, obedient, and often have dopey personalities that continuously bring laughter and joy to their owners. Obedience training does not happen overnight, though, and due to their working dog nature, it’s imperative that training is consistent and effectively […]

Tips For Dealing With Excitement Urination In Dogs

What You Should Do if Your Dog Has Excitement Urination

Does your dog pee as soon as you enter the house? Or maybe he pees when he sees a friend or family member as well. Are you puzzled why this is happening to your pooch, as it usually occurs when your dog is very happy, even when wagging its tail. What’s the connection between your dog […]

Six tips on how to keep dog busy while at work

Keep Your Dog Busy During the Day with These 6 Tips

Most pet owners are too busy during the day to actually have time to keep their pets busy. When you refuse to keep your dog busy while you are at work, she will find another way to occupy her time and she could become destructive towards the furniture and clothing.A bored dog may become destructive […]

What you should know about pet food nutrition labels

Pet Food Nutrition Labels What Pet Owners Should (but may not) Know

Pet owners can often have a terrible time navigating the pet food aisle with a wide array of pet food products available in the market. Further, due to lack of regulatory objectives and definitions, reading pet food nutrition labels can be quite tricky as most of them can be easily misinterpreted. Selecting the right dog […]

Symptoms and prevention for dog eye infections

How to Reduce the Risk of Infection in Your Dog’s Eyes

It would be so interesting to see things through your dog’s eyes. You might see the back of your legs as they follow you around, a lot of close ups of the world as they go in for a sniff, and probably a lot of the back of their eyelids due to frequent naps. Maybe […]

Five Spring Cleaning Tips For Households With Dogs

5 Spring Cleaning Hacks for Households With Dogs

Having a dog is a way of life. But while you may have been looking for love and companionship, the extra mess that dogs of all shapes and sizes can bring along with them is hardly a bonus. Here are some tips and cleaning hacks to help get your dog-shared spaces up to snuff as we […]

7 Dog Breeds that Can Purr-fectly Coexist With Cats

We’re all under the assumption that dogs and cats can’t get along. Perhaps that’s the reason why the majority of us opt to either just have a dog household or a cat household, but never both.Contrary to this belief, not all dogs are born to be your cat’s mortal enemy. In fact, there are far […]

7 Unique Ways to Celebrate Your Dog in Style

Calling all dog lovers! If you’re an avid adherent to the belief that canines are man’s best friend, if the experience of your dog slobbering all over your face warms your heart, if you love to spoil your pooch every chance you get, this post is for you. Whether it’s their birthday, a holiday, or […]

How to Leave Your Dog Home Alone, Happy and Safe

It would be wonderful if every dog owner could work from home or bring their pet to the office, but more often than not man’s best friend is left alone for hours on end while his owner is at work.Also, the last thing you want to worry about when you’re running errands or out with […]

7 Home Remedies to Combat Your Dog’s Bad Breath

Imagine coming back to your house after a rough, stressful day and being greeted by your pooch. She wags her tail with much excitement and wants you to pet her. You grab her for enjoying your canine’s company but soon your senses get hit by this awful smell.The bad breath makes receiving those slobbery kisses […]

Why Dogs Are Such Great Motivators

There are around 70 million companion dogs in the U.S., according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. We keep these remarkable creatures around because they enrich our lives in numerous ways, from providing unconditional love to protecting our home from the threat of intruders. They can also motivate us to do better on a personal […]

10 Tips On Keeping Your Dog Safe During The Winter

Winter is here, and while millions of us around the country begin to bundle up against inclement weather, it’s important not to forget the needs of our four-legged furry friends. Just like when it comes to us humans, the winter can can pose dangerous threats to dogs and pets in general.Here are ten winter safety […]

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