For most of us our dogs and puppies are family members. From diet and nutrition, through to grooming and paw maintenance – there are so many different elements of dog health. Chris and the Oodle Life team are passionate about dog wellbeing. We have written a wide variety of topics such as what to do when a dog licks their paws all of the time – and can dogs eat pork? Whatever your question – we got you.
For many of us, the Starbucks Puppuccino is a revelation. While most of us have heard of Starbucks, we are often ignorant of the Puppuccino. Most of us go to Starbucks and order our favorite Frappuccino, but have you ever considered your pet dog staring at you with its tongue sticking out, hoping to get…
Dog owners have probably noticed that their furry friends sleep most of their lives. Adult dogs, on average, sleep 10-12 hours a day, and puppies and senior dogs can sleep up to 20 hours a day! Like humans, dogs need quality sleep to stay healthy. Sleep helps dogs’ immune systems, memory, and brain development. They…
Have you ever watched your dog at mealtime only to see them scarfing down their kibble like they have been starving for weeks? Do you find it hard to believe they’re chewing before swallowing when they eat this fast? If you’ve ever wondered, “Do dogs chew their food?” you’ve come to the right place! Most…
It can be difficult to figure out when the best time is to separate a puppy from its mother. But, animal experts tend to agree that puppies should not be separated from their mothers any earlier than 8-12 weeks. While every situation is different, this is a great rule to follow if you’re unsure about…
Whether your puppy is helping themselves to your herb garden more than you are, or it’s fall, and you’re raking up piles of leaves, you might be concerned if they seem to turn leaves into a full-time snack. Puppies eat leaves for many reasons, including for fun, because of a nutritional deficiency, and because they’re…
If you recently brought a puppy into your household then you are all too familiar with their high energy levels and exuberance for life. They vacillate between being charming in the moment and a four-legged nuisance. That’s never more true than when the vexed question of male aggression comes up. There are all kinds of…
Training your dog to behave well can be a challenge. Some dogs will growl, snap at the air, or bite when you try to move them. Minimizing aggressive responses in your dog is vital to a happy, healthy life for you and him. It’s happened to me before: when he was about twelve months old,…
Dog owners know that certain dogs will try to eat anything and everything. If your pup has gotten into something he shouldn’t have, you may be scouring the web to see if what he ate was safe or not. One common spice found in household pantries is cumin. An aromatic seed closely related to parsley,…
Have you ever wondered: “why does my dog want me to hold his paw?” Dogs will offer their paw to owners for several reasons, ranging from a sign of affection to signaling an emergency. Keep reading to learn all the reasons your dog gives you its paw! Dominance Many dog interactions revolve around asserting dominance…