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.
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…
We’ve all seen those pesky little clumps of gunk that appear out of nowhere in our dog’s eyes. Sometimes they’re tiny and insignificant, but other times they can be pretty large and bothersome. So what are these things, and why do our dogs have them? As it turns out, eye boogers are a normal part…
At some point, most dog owners will experience their dog at their side, seemingly non-stop. While it can be cute and endearing at first, over time, it may wear on your nerves or even cause you to trip if their presence is unexpected (I know this has happened to me more than once early in…