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 your dog has recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, this can be worrying. You may be wondering what sort of life changes you need to make to improve your dog’s overall health. As hypothyroidism can affect your dog’s weight, it is important to feed them the correct diet. Choosing the correct food can be a…
Our dogs are both our children and our best friends, and the last thing that you want is to see them in discomfort. Unfortunately, due to how dense the coat of some dog breeds is, it is common for many dogs to experience dry skin. As human beings, this is something that we also experience,…
Many of us regularly eat and cook with eggs – but can we share them with our dogs? The answer is Yes, dogs can eat eggs. Before modifying any dog or puppy’s diet, strongly consider consulting with a Veterinary professional. Nutrition is the foundation of future health – and you don’t want to risk any harm….
If you have a dog, you will undoubtedly have to deal with a lot of poop. This can often lead to questions on how you can deal with it. Luckily, we have a few tips on the best way to deal with your dog’s poop. Is it safe to bury dog poop? What is the most environmentally…
Dog lovers know that if our furry friend is even the slightest bit upset, we feel a lot worse than they do. We feel like we can’t ask them what’s wrong, and our dogs can’t tell us. You might have experienced something like this after your pet finished eating and they started crying. Keep reading…
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If you own a small dog, you’ve likely had to endure a joke or two about how a hawk might one day come along and snatch your beloved pet. Unfortunately, hawk attacks are no laughing matter. A quick internet search will reveal dozens of videos and news reports of hawks swooping down on unsuspecting pets. …
When you are feeling sick, a foul-tasting medicine or pill is hard to endure. The same is true for dogs! Imagine how bad some medicines must smell to dogs, given their incredible sense of smell. Not many small dogs are going to enjoy having to take a pill. Given that dogs are pretty good at…
The sun has barely cracked the horizon. The world is quiet. Everyone is asleep. Well… everyone except for one super alert puppy. Whining, crying, sniffing, playing, stomping, barking, AWAKE! A puppy is super cute and hard to ignore. It is perhaps a little easier to say no or grouch at a puppy if they disrupt…
As pet owners, you may be thinking about how you can continuously provide your pet with the best life. The little everyday things are essential. Taking your dog for regular walks and frequent visits to the vet for health checks and vaccination. A major life event that occurs only once needs to be carefully planned—the…