If you’re used to coaxing your dog out of the house to go outside, it can feel alarming if you suddenly need to do so to get them to come back into your home. The good news is that there usually isn’t a medical reason for dogs not wanting to come indoors. So, if your…
Adopting a puppy is one of the most magical moments in a dog parent’s life. As you introduce your new best friend to its forever home, you can’t help but feel like it was always meant to be by your side. There’s just one problem, though: your new pup starts whimpering and whining when you…
Most dog owners know that chocolate is toxic. But if you gave your dog a meal with onion or you caught them using an onion as a chew toy, it might get you wondering—my dog ate a piece of onion; what should I do? Onions are toxic to dogs, but the toxicity level depends on…
Ahhhh, sweet, sweet, summertime. Oh, how our pups love to enjoy the outdoors on a warm summer day. However, the heat can sometimes get to your furry friend, and you need a quick and easy way to help them cool off. So what would be better than to grab a frosty, cool pupsicle? What is…
If your area is going through a heat wave, you’ve probably experienced first-hand how uncomfortable it can be. In many cases, the sweltering summer temperatures can even put your health in danger. But humans aren’t the only ones who have to worry about the heat. Just like us, dogs face many health risks when the…
We all adore our dogs; they are a great source of happiness and improve the quality of our lives. However, things can get a little rocky between you and your pup if it strays from its daily routine, like randomly choosing not to go outside to relieve itself. There is not a single dog owner…
Are you a new dog owner and you’re not sure how many walks a pup needs per day? Then you’ve come to the right place! I was also a new dog parent one day and wasn’t sure what to do when it comes to caring for my new puppy. Today, however, I know just what…
When a dog pees on you – or worse, on one of your guests – everyone involved gets pretty grossed out and humiliated. And you can’t help but wonder about the reason for this behavior. Does your dog do it on purpose? Should you be worried about it? Should you contact your vet for a…
Like us, dogs cough reflexively when their airway feels irritated. Coughing helps our four-legged friends get rid of contaminants that make their way into the respiratory tract. It keeps breathing passages free and clear of potentially dangerous blockages. Sometimes, you may notice your dog coughing after a long gulp of water. In most cases, this…