Health

It’s a common behavior we see in our faithful friends, lying on the floor or in their beds, licking or chewing at their paws. But, why do dogs lick and chew their paws? More often than not we will simply brush it off that they’re Continue Reading →

How Many Teeth Do Dogs Have? A fully matured dog has a total of 42 that are made up of 10 molars, 16 pre-molars, 4 canines, and 12 incisors. Puppies have 28 teeth. Used for gripping, ripping, grinding, and tearing, your dog’s teeth have many Continue Reading →

Those puppy dog eyes are looking up at you again; you know your faithful friend wants some of that shrimp you are eating. As much as we know we should not give large amounts of table scraps to our dogs, we often wonder whether just Continue Reading →

Do dogs smile at their dog-parents? Is it the same as a dog kiss? Or is it a myth? You have had a long, strenuous day at work. You drive the same, traffic-jammed route home. Thirty minutes later, you’re finally home. You then pull into Continue Reading →

What is a Whelping Box? So your dog is around 7 weeks into pregnancy; she is in her diestrus phase of her heat cycle. We need to start thinking about the whelping room and whelping boxes. Let’s have a look at what a whelping room Continue Reading →

Fido’s human friends love to eat watermelons, but is it safe to feed your dog watermelon? Yes, in short watermelon is safe for your dog to eat; especially helpful in keeping them hydrated during a hot summer’s day. This huge fruit has plenty of superb Continue Reading →

All of us dog owners have heard it time and time again from those non-dog owners “you let your dog lick you? that’s gross”. Most of us are not ashamed to admit it; it doesn’t bother us in the slightest. But why do dogs lick Continue Reading →

In 2020, pet owners in the US spent a whopping $103.6 billion dollars on pet, food, veterinary care, boarding and grooming. Us dog owners hear it all the time, “You’ve spent how much on a dog bed?”, “How many toys does Fido need?”.  The typical Continue Reading →

The short answer is yes, dogs can eat broccoli However, there is a lot more to the story than that. Firstly, just like humans, dogs have daily nutritional requirements, whatever you decide to feed your pooch will affect these levels; whether it’s good or bad. Continue Reading →

Generally, from around the age of 6 months old, a female dog will experience her first heat cycle (when she reaches puberty). During this heat cycle (i.e. estrous) there are four distinct phases, one of which is the estrus phase. During this phase she can Continue Reading →

So your dog’s ears are feeling a bit warm, his nose is a little dry and warm too! Could it be a fever? How do you tell if a dog has a fever? In this article we will look at how to detect a fever, Continue Reading →

You’re walking past the dog park, Fido has just dropped his ball at his owner’s feet again. He is panting; typical? Of course! He’s trying to cool down. Panting is how a dog cools themself down after chasing their ball in the park. But what Continue Reading →

Dogs are fascinated by many things; shadows, feet, trash, and yes, dirt. If you have ever cared for a dog, you will know they have quirky behaviors and frequently do things which confuse us! It’s all part of the deal you signed up for. Your Continue Reading →

A balanced diet containing all six essential nutrients is critical for your dog’s health. An imbalanced diet, or improper use of nutrients or supplements, is likely to cause your dog to suffer from health problems or stunt growth during your puppy’s first year. Vegetables, fruits, Continue Reading →