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.
Things change rapidly when your four-legged companion brings new life into the world. A fresh litter of puppies means a lot of extra work, plenty of attention, and tons of cuddles. The joy of having new puppies around is simply the best. Even though your faithful companion is probably a little uncomfortable, she’s doing a…
Whether you’re tired of sinking your hard-earned money into your local groomer or eager to let your artsy ways shine, grooming your dog at home is a wonderful option. However, many dogs don’t enjoy grooming, and one of the biggest mistakes newbie groomers make is not restraining (or properly restraining) their dogs for fear of…
Having a dog that won’t poop outside is frustrating, given that it means they must be pooping inside. So, when you’ve cleaned up one too many accidents in your home after taking your dog for a walk, you’re likely wondering—why won’t my dog poop outside? Many factors come into play for dogs not pooping outside,…
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After a long day at work, there’s nothing like crawling into what you think is a set of clean sheets, only to find that your hand lands in slobber. So, once you rule out your kids or a leaking roof causing the problem, you’re likely eyeing your pup and wondering, “Why does my dog lick…
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If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make your dog more appealing, then dehydrating chicken feet might be the answer. It will give them an interesting texture that is different from any other food they have ever had. Chicken feet for dogs are becoming increasingly popular as people are looking for natural,…
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Whether you went one too many days without cleaning up after your dog in the yard or stepped in someone else’s dog poop, I know the sickening (and smelly) feeling of getting dog poop on your shoes. Furthermore, it’s a dangerous thing to lurk on your shoes, given that dog poop can carry E. Coli,…
Some dogs love to dig. Ratter-type dogs like Terriers and Yorkies are especially infamous for their digging. That’s natural. Ratters are bred to find and eliminate prey, and their little noses still work overtime to do their job. Like anything, it can be charming the first half-dozen times it happens. Unfortunately, the ratter instinct to…
It’s worrying when your dog has diarrhea. You’re wondering what’s wrong with them and whether they are sick. But it’s even more distressing when your pup seems to only have diarrhea at night. Not only is that a problem for him, but it also disturbs your sleep (and is messy to deal with!). So, what…
Every dog owner has probably noticed their pup doing something odd now and then. Tail chasing, butt scooting, and head shaking are typical, albeit bizarre, doggie behaviors. One behavior that tends to raise more concern than others is when your dog has a trembling bottom jaw. While many things often have an immediately evident cause,…