![Dog Keeps Burping and Licking Lips [5 Reasons Why]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/dog-keeps-burping-and-licking-lips-1-768x553.webp)
Every dog licks their lips and burps pretty much daily, just like we do as people. Neither occurrence is a significant cause for concern, but if you notice your dog licking its lips and burping at an alarming rate, don’t assume it’s nothing! Excessive burping and licking of the lips are not uncommon in dogs…
![Will a Dog With Bloat Poop? [Look Out for These Signs]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/will-a-dog-with-bloat-poop-1-768x553.webp)
Everyone knows the feeling of having a heavy stomach, especially when delicious food is served. You may feel draggy when you’re feeling bloated, but it goes away in a few hours. Sadly, a dog’s stomach does not function in the same way as a human’s, which means its bloat does not go away on its…
As we all know, dogs do a lot of cute things, even while they’re sleeping. I’ve had a lot of fun watching dogs sleep. They stretch, shake their legs, quiver, and even let out a precious whimper here and there. Dogs sleep hard, and they can be noisy while they sleep. But if they seem…
It can be an unsettling feeling when you pet your dog and notice that its ears are hot. Wondering “why are my dog’s ears hot” is a perfectly reasonable reaction. Who wouldn’t want their pup to feel healthy? There are several reasons why a dog’s ears are hot. It could be due to exercise or…
![My Dog’s Butt Smells Like Fish [Explained]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/bad-puppy-smelljpg-768x768.webp)
If you’ve begun to notice that your dog’s backside has a strange, fishy odor, there’s no immediate cause for alarm, but it’s still good to know what’s causing the smell and what you can do about it. The fishy smell emitted from your dog’s butt comes from their anal glands, sometimes referred to as anal…
Dogs biting their tails is a common problem, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a cause for concern. If your dog is biting his tail, especially on a frequent or even constant basis, there must be an underlying problem causing the behavior. Tail biting can also lead to injury and infection. There are several potential…
Have you noticed your pup seeming a bit more tired than usual? If so, maybe you’re worried that something is amiss. Don’t worry too much yet, though. There are several common reasons why your dog may be tired and not be in need of veterinary attention. At the same time, though, there are medical conditions…
When puppies are born, they still have developing immune systems. They are protected from disease by antibodies that they receive from their mother. However, this passive immunity does not pass down to them for some time after birth. So puppies are more vulnerable to diseases than adult dogs. Puppies can catch many illnesses easily because…
There’s good news and bad news when your dog is drinking a lot of water but not eating. The good news is that it is fairly easy to observe your dog’s behavior to identify when you have a health issue versus a picky eater. The bad news is that this behavior might be a symptom…