There are a number of reasons why your dog likes eating poop, whether it’s their own or another animals. Why they do it One of the reasons they do it could be due to them not getting enough nutrients from their kibble food. Eating poop is also a natural instinct that dogs in the wild… Continue reading Why Does Your Dog Eat Poop?
Category: Health/Behavior
Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?
If you’re concerned about your dog eating grass, it’s actually quite a normal behavior. Here are several reasons why your dog does this, and ways to stop this behavior. Diet Some dogs will instinctively consume grass because they’re not getting enough nutrients in their diet. Grass provides fiber, so it’s said that eating grass aids… Continue reading Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?
How to Prevent Your Dog From Being Food Aggressive
Have you noticed your dog acting weird or aggressive when you give them their food or a treat? Your dog is most likely food aggressive. This article will go over why your dog is food aggressive, the signs to look for, and ways to prevent this behavior. Why Food aggression is essentially your dog telling… Continue reading How to Prevent Your Dog From Being Food Aggressive
Why Does Your Dog Lick You?
Affection Most dogs learn to associate cuddles and kisses from their owners as love and affection. So licking you, whether it’s your face or feet, is a way of them returning the favor. You taste good Now this isn’t to say that they aren’t giving you affection, but one of the reasons your dog licks… Continue reading Why Does Your Dog Lick You?
What Your Dog Should Never Eat
Chocolate Chocolate contains a toxin that makes it hard for dogs to metabolize. If your dog consumes a decent amount of chocolate, they could experience nausea, vomiting, a high heart right, or diarrhea. If they consume a large amount, especially dark chocolate, it may cause seizures or even death. Grapes/raisins Grapes are highly toxic to… Continue reading What Your Dog Should Never Eat
Are CBD Treats Safe for Your Dog?
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?
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
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?
How Often Should You Take Your Dog to the Vet?
Having a dog means that you need to go to the vet on a regular basis. Vet visits will be more frequent if you adopt a puppy. Puppies Puppies normally have their first vet visit around 2-3 weeks old. From then until 16 weeks old, or 3 ½ months, puppies will have frequent vet visits.… Continue reading How Often Should You Take Your Dog to the Vet?
How to Recognize and Prevent Your Dog From Overheating
Unlike us, dogs can’t sweat to cool down. They can only pant, but sometimes that’s not enough to help with cooling down. Some dogs may suffer more than others. For example, a lab vs. a pug. Pugs have a shorter snout so it will be harder for them to breathe, making it easier to overheat… Continue reading How to Recognize and Prevent Your Dog From Overheating