Many pet owners worry that their dog will get sad when their puppies leave. There are things you can do to make the process much easier. However, how a dog reacts also depends on their temperament and if it’s their first litter. Do dogs get sad when their puppies leave? Much depends on the circumstances. …
It can seem like the doggie version of multitasking. Why not kill two birds with one stone, and pee and poop at the same time. However, these bodily functions also play a pivotal role in dog culture and communication. Most dogs don’t pee and poop at the same time. If they do, it can indicate …
Salt is an important nutrient for all animals. It’s responsible for many functions in your dog’s body, just as it is in humans. However, just like people, too much salt is bad for your dog. Are salt licks just a new fad, or do dogs need salt licks? Do dogs need salt licks? Nutrition has …
You dream of being able to take your normally well-behaved dog to the dog park or on walks, but they act aggressively when they see other dogs. It may seem like a Jekyll and Hyde scenario. Your normally sweet calm fur baby turns into a mass of teeth and growls, leaving you confused and concerned. …
To a dog parent, there is nothing more exciting than becoming a dog grandparent. You’ve loved every minute you’ve been able to spend with your dog, and now she is having you some puppies. You couldn’t wait to see what they looked like, what their little personalities were like, but now, something’s wrong. Your dog is …
Oh, how much easier life would be if your dog could talk to you! Then, he could tell you exactly when he is hungry, when he needs to go outside, and when he is hurting or sick. However, he can’t talk to you — not with his voice anyway. He can communicate with you, though, …
Your dog licks you and you recoil. Why is your dog’s tongue so cold? A dog’s tongue can be impacted by a lot of things — some environmental and some more serious. But usually it’s dangerous if your dog’s tongue is hot. If your dog’s tongue is cold, it’s probably just fine. Why is my dog’s tongue so …
Oh, my, there he goes again! CHU! CHU (dogs don’t “A”chu)! You already know how it feels to sneeze, so you feel sorry for your dog when he does it. If it were every once in a while, you wouldn’t worry. However, it’s all too often. Plus, it seems there is a relationship between his sneezing …
There’s no denying that human beings have a never-ending obsession with canines. We love them, they’re loyal, and they often fascinate us with their seemingly ridiculous behavior. While it might seem like our dogs act the way they do for no reason at all, even the oddest of dog behavior has a reasonable explanation. From …
Many of us have noticed some strange behaviors in our dogs. Many of them revolve around their bathroom habits. One of the most puzzling things our pooches do is smelling poop. It smells horrible to us, but dogs seem fascinated by it. Why does my dog like to smell poop? Why do dogs smell poop? …