Are CBD treats/oil safe? And should you use them for your dog? CBD oil/dog treats are still relatively “new” to the dog world. Vets may not suggest this product for your dog since this drug isn’t approved for dogs by the FDA. There also hasn’t been a lot of scientific evidence on how this product… Continue reading Are CBD Treats Safe for Your Dog?
Month: March 2023
How to Identify, Remove, & Prevent Ticks on Your Dog
I think we can all agree that ticks are the most disgusting creatures to ever exist. But since they do exist, our dogs are susceptible. Here’s how to look out for ticks in your area and on your dog. And tips on how to prevent the pest from latching onto your pup: Environment If you… Continue reading How to Identify, Remove, & Prevent Ticks on Your Dog
What to Know Before Adopting a Dog From a Shelter
Breeders can be expensive depending on the breed you want. And if you’re not sure which type of dog you want, the next best place to look for one is an animal shelter. Here’s what to expect when you’re certain you want to adopt from a shelter: Hardly any puppies When you and/or your family… Continue reading What to Know Before Adopting a Dog From a Shelter
How to Take Care of a Dog
So you want a dog, or you just got one? What now? Here’s how you should take care of a dog: Food Making sure you’re giving your dog enough food is very important. Some puppies should eat up to 3 meals per day in order for them to receive enough nutrients. You don’t want a… Continue reading How to Take Care of a Dog
How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth
You may be wondering how often you should brush your dog’s teeth, or if teeth brushing is even necessary at all. Brushing your dog’s teeth is in fact very important and beneficial for their oral health. Just like us, dog’s can get stinky breath, plaque build up, gum disease, and rotten teeth if their mouth… Continue reading How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth
How to Teach Your Dog To Fetch
Chasing and catching something is a natural instinct for dogs. In fact, some dogs already know how to play fetch without having any sort of training. My dog Knut did this when we started throwing toys for him. Most dogs, however, need to learn this game of fetch. If your dog doesn’t know the game,… Continue reading How to Teach Your Dog To Fetch
How Often Should You Feed Your Dog?
How often you feed your dog depends on their age, weight, and how your dog decides to eat. How often Your dog should at least eat twice a day, or every 8-12 hours. Waiting more than 12 hours can cause nausea, just like us when we haven’t eaten for a long time. If you just adopted… Continue reading How Often Should You Feed Your Dog?
The Benefits of Petting Your Dog
Why it’s good for you It can make your overall mood better! Petting your dog, or any dog, has been proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It essentially makes you feel good and relaxed. Unless you really don’t like dogs, why wouldn’t petting a dog feel good? Why it’s good for your dog Petting… Continue reading The Benefits of Petting Your Dog
How Often Should You Groom Your Dog?
Grooming your dog every so often is a must in order for their coat to be healthy, and their nails to be at a comfortable length. Coat The amount of times you should brush your dog’s coat depends on the amount of hair they have. There’s long, medium, and short haired dogs. Short hair Short… Continue reading How Often Should You Groom Your Dog?
The Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds
The dogs listed below are the most trainable, and the most eager to learn. This ranking is based on a book by Stanley Coren, an expert of dog-human interaction. These dogs were placed in the top 10 based on how long it took them to learn a new command and the success rate in remembering… Continue reading The Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds