One of the most important aspects of owning and caring for a female dog is properly choosing if and when to spay them. This is an essential decision for your dog’s health, and if you choose to spay your dog, it must be done correctly. It can be confusing

Looking after our pet’s poop is possibly and understandably the least pleasant thing about being a pet parent. But it’s also one of those things that are just important to monitor because it tells us a lot about our dogs’ overall health. So, one day, you’re taking

Dental care for dogs is an essential but often overlooked aspect of their overall health. Purebred dogs, such as German Shepherds, are especially susceptible to health issues, and their dental health is no exception. As an owner of a German Shepherd, I felt it was important to have a comprehensive

Taking care of your dog’s teeth is an important responsibility for a dog owner. Being a pet owner myself, I understand how stressful in can be in sorting out your questions during the brief time you have with the vet. Especially when it comes to a giving your dog

The outgrowth of puppy biting is a day that every dog owner relishes but what if it never comes? Understandably there is a lot of caution around pitbulls, especially considering their powerful jaws and sharp gnashers; so let’s investigate when exactly your growing pitbull should have stopped their exhaustive

Taking care of your dog’s dental care is an important responsibility for a pet owner. As a pet owner myself, I found it extremely informative to learn that dogs need dental care for the same reasons we do – to avoid any kind of periodontal disease. Although you won’t

One of the many things in which raising a dog resembles raising a kid is that dog, too can get tonsillitis. It’s because, just like us, they have tonsils – one on each side of the throat, located in small pouches at the back. Your dog’s tonsils are part

Is your dog behaving strangely? By that, I don’t mean being goofy or silly, but showing any larger behavior changes that seem to be lasting for some time? In that case, we should take a close at your dog, as behavior changes can be the first indicator that something

One of the most prominent things you’ll learn about when it comes to your dog’s health is deworming him. It’s probably the first thing a vet will explain to you right after telling you about vaccinations. That’s how essential it is! Worms are very common for

Any kind of post-surgery recovery for dogs, like wearing a cone, can be a stressful and overwhelming process for both the dog and the owner. As a dog owner myself, I know how challenging it can be to look past the sad puppy eyes, and stick to doing what is

You may have not noticed this before, but for some reason, your dog keeps smacking his lips. But you’ve also never really thought about it before: what’s causing this behavior? There are many reasons that could get your dog to smack his lips excessively – some normal, but others

Dogs, much like humans, need to keep up with their oral hygiene. Understandably getting a toothbrush anywhere near your pup’s mouth can be a rather arduous process (mine will evade me by hiding under the bed); the outcome of avoidance can be even worse. Dog tooth abscesses are exceptionally

If you’ve ever owned a dog or a cat, you probably know a thing or two about worms. These scary parasites always worried me as a dog owner- the damage they can do to your dog’s stomach, lungs, skin, heart and more if left unchecked can be fatal.

As a responsible dog owner, you may be considering neutering your dog. Since neutering involves a surgical procedure, you may be inclined to know the most conducive time to go through with it. In this article, I aim to take away all the doubts and confusion you may have about

In general, dogs poop every day. Depending on your dog’s breed, he probably poops 1 to 4 times a day. Dogs digest their food faster because it goes straight to their colon, which is why they generally go only a short while after eating. But is it a cause

As a dog owner myself, I’m almost always overwhelmed by my vet clinic visit. In between caring for my anxious dog and the general commotion that takes places amongst other pets in the waiting room, it can be difficult to remember and clarify my vaccine related questions with the

We all love our furry friends, but sometimes dogs speak in a language that we can’t understand. Dogs have different ways of expressing how they feel, whether it’s when they are upset, happy, excited, bored, etc. Each and every dog has a specific way of conveying his or

Often times we don’t understand our dogs behavior, or why they act a certain way at specific times. Sometimes dogs make sounds that get us worried, because we do not understand why they are making these sounds and if there is something causing it we should be worried about.

As I dog owner myself, I can empathize with how unsettling it can be to see your fluffy friends’ eyes rolled back. While this could denote many things, it is possible that it is a harmless occurrence, and so it is important that you relax and take the necessary support

Being a pet owner myself, one of the major benchmarks that I use to ensure my dog is keeping in good health, is to monitor his food intake. It may so happen that your dog may refuse to consume food, which could be due to various factors. Apart from taking

We sometimes forget this, but… Dental health for canines is as important as it is for humans. Your dog’s gums bleeding is as alarming as it would be if they were yours. In most cases, dogs’ gums bleeding is linked to poor oral hygiene. It may be the result

Gingivitis, the first stage of periodontal disease, is a bacterial infection in the gums that causes swelling and discomfort in mild cases but can lead to infection of the jaw bone and tooth loss in more severe instances. What Is Gingivitis? Much like the human variation, gingivitis is caused by

Caring for a senior dog is one of the most challenging and rewarding things I’ve ever experienced. I feel so bonded with my senior dog, but at the same time the health problems older dogs face are a cause for concern and stress. I always want to do everything

Just how proper dental care is important for us, it’s equally as important for your pooch. And just how neglecting our dental health leads to poor oral hygiene and consequent dental problems, our pets can experience similar mishaps too – plaque building up on your dog’s teeth is one

Justifiably, any sound that our dogs suddenly make that wasn’t once there is a cause of concern for us dog parents. And that’s why you’re here: wondering, “Why is my dog wheezing?” Obviously, it’s worrying for you. In most cases, there’s a simple solution. But