If you heard your vet throw out the word “withers” during your dog’s check-up or you’re trying to register your pet for showing, you might be scratching your head, wondering, “What are dog withers?” Dog withers is a muscular area that sits between the top of a dog’s shoulder blades. Most people learn about withers…
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,…
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…
Keeping a dog’s nails well-trimmed is a routine part of care and grooming, but some pups can turn it into quite a fuss. My dog won’t let me cut his nails without tons of coaxing, and it’s still a work in progress. If you, too, are facing a dog that won’t let you cut their…
Grooming is a fact of life for some dog breeds. And while there are groomers who can do it for you, they can be expensive, especially if your dog needs routine grooming. However, it’s possible to do the job yourself, and with the right equipment, that can reduce your expenses and allow you to bond…
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…
While purebred dogs have genetic predispositions and more standard appearances, mixed breed puppies sometimes look nothing like themselves as puppies when they reach adulthood! In addition, littermates can look completely different, and without knowing, it would be impossible to guess that a black, floppy-eared pooch could be the sibling of a white, perky-eared one. Purebred…
As a Doodle owner, one of the worst things that can happen is having a matted dog. This can cause discomfort and make it difficult for them to move around. Here, I will be discussing the four best dematting tools for Doodles available in 2022. I’ll also provide a few tips on using these tools…