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.
We love our dogs and are happy cleaning up after them, but geez, during shedding season, those tufts of fur can wreak some serious havoc. If you have a dark-colored dog, it is unlikely you will get away with wearing a white shirt, and if you have a white Husky, good luck with trying to…
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It’s a hot summer day, and your eyes are darting between your dog and vanilla ice cream cone. You know that vanilla won’t hurt them, unlike chocolate. But then you think back to your childhood when you’d gulp down an ice cream cone and have searing pain from brain freeze. So, can dogs get brain…
Dogs love to chew on bones. It’s an instinct for them and it provides a lot of benefits, including helping to clean their teeth and keeping them occupied. But how long should they chew on a bone? And is there such a thing as chewing too much? In this article, we’ll answer those questions and…
Your dog undoubtedly loves a good scratch. So when you’re doting on them, hitting an area on their neck that they’re leaning into, your fingers might encounter a lump. That can be a scary encounter, so you’re understandably concerned. And it likely has you wondering—do dogs have Adam’s apples, or could the lump be a…
Dogs shed. It’s just one of those things that dogs do. Most of the time, their shedding is normal. And, much to our dismay as pet owners, there’s nothing we can do to stop it completely. When you sign up for a dog, you sign up for fur-covered clothes and furniture. But excessive shedding on…
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Puppies are little gobbling machines. It seems that they are hungry all the time, even just minutes after finishing their last meal! Making sure your fur baby is fed properly, both in terms of quantity and frequency, is a crucial aspect of puppy ownership. Your puppy’s health may suffer from overfeeding just as much as…
Many dog owners have been able to help their undernourished canine friends recover their health thanks to the nutritional power of satin balls. Satin balls are raw meatballs prepared with different ingredients. Satin balls are renowned for having beneficial weight-gain properties. They are helpful in abandoned shelter dogs, hyperactive dogs, and emaciated dogs to achieve…
A pool noodle dog collar may sound funny, but there’s a practical purpose for these silly-looking DIY collars. Keep reading to learn why you might want to make one of these collars and how to do it! What Is a Pool Noodle Collar? A pool noodle dog collar is an alternative to those plastic cones…
Ticks pose a danger to people and pets. These parasitic arachnids can infect their hosts with Lyme disease, which can lead to significant health problems if left untreated. Bathing your dog regularly and administering anti-tick medications might not be enough to protect your pup from ticks. Fortunately, using a tick spray on your yard can…