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One has to realize that as much as humans enjoy treats dogs also enjoy treats but one has to be careful when indulging them because if not they would turn out to be overweight and obese. The problems might stem from your giving them too many treats or it could also be because too many […]

Let’s talk about dog vomit. Every pet owner has had the gift of some sort of vomit at one time or another. Is your dog vomiting, regurgitating, or expectorating? Vomiting also comes from a dog who ate something he should not have, and contains bile, which is yellow. Regurgitation is food that comes right back […]

Many times, the behaviors that our dogs exhibit do not always make sense but the same can be said for dogs that our behaviors do not sometimes make sense to dogs. One thing is for sure, unlike humans who are independent, dogs are dependent on humans for survival. And experts say that this dependence places […]

It is relatively common to find dogs that have compulsive disorders and this is because the modern day lifestyles that we live are affecting dogs. We love our canine animals for sure but our love has gone to the extent that we do not allow them to live according to their true canine nature. Dogs […]

Therapy dogs are now becoming more and more well-known for how much they do for their owners through a wide spectrum of skills that they offer. Seniors that are in assisted living facilities are finding that having therapy dogs can help reduce their depression symptoms, partially for contributing to a decrease in loneliness. Correctional facilities […]

A Siberian Husky named Sierra was able to successfully detect ovarian cancer in her owner, Stephanie Herfel, three times in total! Surprisingly, this is not an isolated case. Veterinary experts claim that oftentimes, our canine friends can detect various cancers by smelling certain areas of our body. If your dog is obsessed with sniffing certain […]

Dogs only became a distinct species from wolves roughly 15,000 – 40,000 years ago, and the two still share close to ninety nine percent of their DNA. That last one percent, though, is enough to create some profound differences. Dogs and wolves have different bone and dental structures, and dogs are far more attuned to […]

Modern times are showing more and more allergies developing in our children as years go by, and many of us are left wondering how to protect our children from becoming vulnerable to these allergens. The University of Wisconsin recently conducted a study in which they found that exposing children to animals during infancy is absolutely […]

Welcoming a new pet into your home can be intimidating for both you and your new furry friend, but there are several ways that you can ensure their homecoming is as hassle-free and friendly as possible. Engaging in tasks such as pet-proofing your home and assigning designated chores to loved ones is a great place […]

Recently, two three-month old puppies reached an early demise due to eating peanut butter. This is due to the xylitol that is located within the peanut butter itself. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that unfortunately is deadly to many canines. Even if xylitol is not listed on the ingredients list, there is still a chance […]