Our dogs do a lot of gross things, and drinking from the toilet is pretty high up there on that list. But have you ever wondered why? Why on earth would our dogs choose to drink toilet water when they can drink out of their own fancy bowl? Why Do … [Read more...]
9% of Dogs in Texas Found to Carry Kissing Bug Disease
Have you heard of Kissing Bug Disease? Known officially as Chagas Disease it's transmitted through nocturnal insects known as Kissing Bugs. Chagas disease has infected millions of people in Central America, Mexico, and South America has made it's … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Help Keep Your Arthritic Dog Comfortable
When you think of arthritis you probably think of old dogs. But the truth is, arthritis doesn't just affect old dogs. It's estimated that one in five dogs will show signs of arthritis by the time they're one, and that number increases to 80% by the … [Read more...]
Studies Find Swimming Improves Mobility in Dogs
If you have a dog with joint problems such as arthritis you're probably already aware of the benefits swimming can provide to your dog. New research has found that swimming not only improves mobility in dogs with joint issues, but that it improves … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Eat Their Own Vomit?
Raise your hand if you've seen your dog throw up their dinner then immediately start scarfing it right back up. I think it's happened to all of us dog owners at least once, and it's an image we don't easily forget. "No kisses for you tonight, … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Carrots Make Great Dog Treats
Did you know that the average American eats 10.6 pounds of carrots per year? I'm pretty sure we go well above that in this household, and my dog Laika might even come close. Call me weird but carrots are one of the few veggies I enjoy eating plain … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Judge People For Medicating Dogs With Anxiety
Every once in a while you read an article that really gets to you. One that makes you say yes, damnit! Well for me it was Rant(ish): Don’t Tell Me I’m Doing Too Much With My IVDD Dog! It brought up all the mixed feelings I have about receiving … [Read more...]
What Happens When a Dog Eats Yeast
We used to joke all the time about my previous dog Carter and his love of carbs. He was obsessed with bread. If you gave him a choice between a slab of meat or a dinner roll he'd choose the roll every single time. And it's that love of bread that got … [Read more...]
Can You Get Poison Ivy From Your Dog?
I moved out of the suburbs and into a wooded area a few years back, and it wasn't long after that I got poison ivy for the first time. I shrugged it off and attributed it to bad luck. Since I don't have a habit of reaching out and touching all the … [Read more...]
5 Everyday Habits That Help Keep Your Dog Fit
We all know the secret to losing weight, right? Eat less & exercise more. But unfortunately it's not always quite so simple. The good news is by breaking it down into mini goals it becomes much easier to manage. Just like us many of our dogs … [Read more...]
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