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.
![How Fast Does Dog Hair Grow? [Science Explained]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/how-fast-does-dog-hair-grow-768x512.jpg)
Like people, different breeds of dogs have various coats. Depending on the dog, their fur will grow differently. For instance, some dogs’ coats will stay the same length and never need to be cut. Others, however, regularly need to be trimmed to prevent their coat from matting. Although we refer to all dog coats as…
![Why Do Dogs Lick Each Other’s Eyes? [Gross]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/why-do-dogs-lick-each-others-eyes-768x512.webp)
Dog owners may observe numerous traits their pets have, which are confusing. But all of these strange behaviors have reasons behind them. So why do dogs lick each other’s eyes? There may be different causes for your four-legged friend to do this. Let’s explore why some dogs exhibit this odd task of licking each other’s…
Just like us hoo-mans, pooping is a healthy, natural function of dogs, and all living creatures for that matter. Dogs poop for a variety of reasons. Some dogs need to poop more frequently than others due to their diet or activity level, while other dogs may only poop once a day or even less. Dogs…
You’re lounging on the couch enjoying some downtime with your pooch when out of the corner of your eye, you see your pooch frantically scratching itself and clearly irritated with something. Maybe he might even rub his face on a rough, abrasive surface like the carpet or rug. While some scratching is normal (who doesn’t…
![Can Dogs Sleep Walk? [How To Tell]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/can-dogs-sleep-walk-768x512.jpg)
It must be strange to wake up in the middle of the night and find yourself standing up in the middle of the kitchen! Welcome to the world of sleepwalking. Also known as somnambulism, sleep walking in humans happens when you function physically but remain asleep. Hence, many people that sleepwalk find themselves in a…
It is a tale as old as time. You go out and as you are going about your day, you see the most amazingly, heart-meltingly adorable puppy, whether in a shelter, a store, or simply wandering on the street, all lost and confused. Immediately, your heart leaps into your throat and you fall in love….
![Can Dogs Eat Seaweed? [Dogs Eating Nori]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/can-dogs-eat-seaweed-768x512.jpg)
Whaaaat? A seaweed-eating dog? That’s a new one. That often dried, dark green, strong-tasting sea vegetable we find in a pack in most grocery stores, really? While it may not be their first choice, dogs can safely eat seaweed. In fact, some types of seaweed are even good for them! Seaweed is a rich source…
![How To Wash A Dog Without A Bathtub? [Steps]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/how-to-wash-a-dog-without-a-bathtub-768x512.webp)
Ahhh….bath time! Any dog parent knows that bath time for a dog most likely means bath time for themselves too. It is darn near impossible to wash your dog without becoming completely soaked yourself! If you’re lucky enough to have a bathtub at home, good for you. It is easy enough to carry or coax…
Tear stains are a particularly irritating flaw on your dog’s lovely face. Just when you clean them off, they rear their annoying head in a few hours and are back in your pooch’s eyes just when you think you have them beat. Urgh. Dog parents frequently seek advice on the inconvenient problem of tear stains and…