If you’re a dog owner with beautiful hardwood floors, you might be wondering about the potentially destructive relationship between your furry friend’s accidents and your flooring investment The short answer? Yes, dog urine can absolutely ruin hardwood floors – and much more severely than many pet owners realize As someone who’s dealt with this issue … Read more
Pesticides are used to control insects around the home, weeds in the yard, germs in the bathroom and rodents in the garage. Pet owners may also apply pesticide products directly to pets to control fleas and ticks. While many pesticide products may be beneficial, poor planning or improper use of pesticides can harm pets. Animals … Read more
The number of dog food products on the market can make it very confusing for you to choose a diet that is appropriate for your pet. Not only are there tons of different brands and ingredients, but even the most basic choice of wet versus dry dog food can be overwhelming. It’s important to always … Read more
Let’s face it – nobody likes talking about worms. They’re icky gross, and thinking about them living inside your adorable furball is enough to make anyone’s skin crawl. But as a responsible puppy parent you gotta deal with these parasites. The big question that’s probably on your mind can you over worm a puppy? The … Read more
To keep your puppy healthy and obedient, you need to establish a daily routine, including feeding, walking, playing, and sleeping schedules. This article will discuss what a puppy sleep schedule should be and how much puppies sleep at different ages. Many people dont know how long puppies should sleep during the day. And lack of … Read more
Dog communication uses most of the senses, including smells, sounds and visual cues. Pheromones, glandular secretions, barks, whines, yips, growls, body postures, etc., all serve as effective means of communication between dogs. Unlike in people, canine body postures and olfactory (scent) cues are significant components of dog language and vocal communications are less significant. People … Read more
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night to the sound of your dog howling and wondered, “Is my furry friend in pain?” It’s a question that troubles many pet parents. While those mournful sounds might make your heart ache howling doesn’t always indicate suffering. Today, I’m gonna take you through everything … Read more
Have you ever watched your dog interact with other dogs at the park and wondered what’s going on? Or maybe you’ve got multiple pups at home, and you’re curious about their relationship dynamics? Well, I’ve been researching dog behavior for years, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned about how dog packs actually work! … Read more
A greyhound, a breed of dog specifically bred for their speed and agility, can indeed run faster than Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest human. This statement, though surprising to some, is not without merit, as the two subjects in question possess vastly different physical capabilities and methods of achieving their impressive speeds. In the sections … Read more
A study of dog DNA has shown that our “best friend” in the animal world may also be our oldest one. The analysis reveals that dog domestication can be traced back 11,000 years, to the end of the last Ice Age. Our canine companions were widespread across the northern hemisphere at this time, and had … Read more