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.
Dogs are known for being able to adapt to the cold, but that doesn’t mean they enjoy it! If you have an outdoor dog and live in a cold climate, you may need to help keep them warm by heating their house. Luckily, there are lots of ways to do this without spending a lot…
The rivalry between dogs and cats is a tale as old as time, forever etched in stone as mortal enemies. They are so fundamentally opposed that they have earned a reputation as fierce rivals, and after all, the phrase “fighting like cats and dogs” didn’t come from nothing. Cats are more reclusive and like doing…
If you’ve got a picky eater on your hands, you might be wondering what you can add to your dog’s dry food to make it more appealing. Luckily, a few simple ingredients can help make dry food more flavorful and interesting for your pup. Adding some wet dog food to dry kibble can help to…
Almost all dogs love food, and some are downright gluttons! We love our dogs and want them to be happy, but continually giving them food is not only unsustainable but overfeeding can be simply unhealthy. On the other side of the coin, maybe dog parents might wonder if they can get away with feeding their…
On a hot summer’s day, the last place you’d think to find your dog sprawled out in total bliss and panting away is in direct sunlight in 90-degree heat. Yet some dogs, like humans, have the makings of a bona fide beach bum. These are the dogs that would choose to lie in the sun…
Does your dog freak out at night and bark, howl, and whine incessantly? He or she might be suffering from night anxiety, a fairly common condition in many nervous dogs. Anxious dogs have it rough, the poor things, and night anxiety is not a standalone problem but rather, a jigsaw puzzle piece that fits into…
Who would have thought flying grass would be typical? It is practically a daily occurrence! You take your dog out to go potty, and suddenly from behind the bushes, tufts of bright green grass go whizzing through the air all around your pooch, who is looking mighty proud of himself. What gives?! If your dog,…
A dog’s coat is important for protecting their skin from the elements and keeping them warm in cold weather. A good shampoo can help to keep your dog’s coat clean and healthy, while a bad shampoo can cause irritation and dryness. There are a few things to look for when choosing a dog shampoo. First,…
It’s something we, as owners, might not consider or spend too much time thinking about but managing their activity levels around feeding time is very important. It’s similar to humans in that you wouldn’t have a big bulky dinner and then immediately go to the gym. You don’t see marathon runners finishing a race and…