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?
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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
Dog Superfoods: 10 Healthy Treat Alternatives
Instead of giving your dog a potato chip for a special treat, there’s actually better food to offer them. Here are some superfoods your dog can eat: Blueberries Blueberries are packed with antioxidants. They also contain fiber and vitamins C & E. You can buy this berry fresh or frozen. You can sprinkle a few… Continue reading Dog Superfoods: 10 Healthy Treat Alternatives
How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
There’s a few reasons why you may need to clean your dog’s ears. They may have an ear infection, they’re active, or they have floppy ears. Here’s how to clean your dog’s ears, as well as what you should look for if they need to be cleaned. Possible infection/allergies Are you noticing that your dog… Continue reading How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
Why Does Your Dog Lick Their Paws?
Paw licking is a normal thing for dogs. It’s almost like us washing our hands in a way. However, if the licking is a constant habit for your dog, this can be an indicator that something is wrong. Reasons for frequent licking An injury If your dog is licking their foot constantly, and you notice… Continue reading Why Does Your Dog Lick Their Paws?
Is Your Dog’s Poop Healthy?
When should you be concerned with your dog’s stool? Even if you hate looking at poop, it’s important to always look at your dog’s poop to make sure their gut is doing great! Here are the 5 different types of stool to be familiar with. Hard If your dog’s stool looks hard or they’re having… Continue reading Is Your Dog’s Poop Healthy?
Why is Your Dog Afraid of Their Food Bowl?
There can be a number of reasons your dog is hesitant to eat or drink out of their bowls. Here are a few reasons why your dog is scared and ways to try and help them: Size The bowel may be too big, small, or deep for your dog. If you think this is the… Continue reading Why is Your Dog Afraid of Their Food Bowl?
How to Maintain Your Dog’s Healthy Weight
All of us as dog owners want our dogs to be at a healthy weight; not too skinny or not too fat. It’s hard to tell what a healthy weight for your dog is, so how should you maintain this? Ask your vet You can ask your vet for some advice on how to maintain… Continue reading How to Maintain Your Dog’s Healthy Weight