Sarah Pulsen Many dog owners sitting down for a quick belly-rubbing session with their pooch are baffled to discover scabs or crusts on or around their pet’s nipples. What’s wrong with my dog? Is it something serious? There are many reasons why a dog might have scabs on their nipples. Some of them are really no cause …
Is your dog itching all over and scratching like mad? Are his eyes watery? Is he sneezing a lot? Looks like your pet has an allergy, but what can you do to relieve his symptoms before you see a vet and get a clear diagnostic? Can you give your dog Benadryl or Zyrtec, drugs many …
If you’re a dog owner eagerly awaiting the birth of a new litter, seeing your beloved pet eating her own puppies is a shocking experience. If you’re a breeder, you’re also contemplating significant financial loss. Then there’s another nightmare scenario – the father killing and eating some or all of the puppies. You might have …
A dog staring at you with white eyes seems like horror movie stuff, but rolling their eyes back is a natural thing for many dogs, so if you happen to witness such an unusual sight there’s no reason for concern. Some breeds are more prone to this, but it can happen to any dog. This …
They’re colorful, they make an intriguing crunchy noise and you don’t seem to be able to stop popping them into your mouth – no doubt your dog will come begging for some Reese’s pieces, too. Why should he miss all the fun? Are Reese’s pieces dangerous to dogs? That depends on how many candies he …
Many pet owners are taken by surprise when they see their dog puffing his cheeks for the first time. What’s that supposed to mean? A random puffing of the cheeks might not mean anything, but if he does that more often that’s something you need to investigate. This new habit your dog got might have …
Dogs can suffer from many human diseases, diabetes, hypertension, heart conditions and even cancer. Those are well-documented, but many wonder whether dogs might also be affected by other conditions, like Down Syndrome. There’s a lot of talk about pugs, in particular. Can pugs have Down Syndrome? If you look at pugs, with their short limbs …
If only they could talk… Dogs cannot talk, but that doesn’t mean they do not communicate. They do quite a lot and it’s your responsibility as their human friend to understand just what they’re trying to tell you. For instance, examining a dog’s sleeping position can help you understand how they’re feeling, whether they’re relaxed, …
Offering your furry companion a bit of whatever it is you’re having for dinner is such a natural thing to do and yet most pet owners are well aware most human foods aren’t good for their dogs. Not all of them, obviously, which brings us to the question of ravioli. Can a dog eat ravioli? …
As a responsible dog owner it’s your job to keep an eye on your pet’s health, even if this includes keeping an eye on his balls. The moment you discover any change down there you need to make sure there’s nothing to worry about. One of the most common questions pet parents have is why …
