Dogs don’t need soft beds, but instead need to rest on a firm surface; too-soft pillow beds don’t offer the support needed for comfortable rest and healthy joints, and an older dog who sinks into a plush bed may have trouble getting into and out of it. This doesn’t mean he should sleep on the … Read more
“This typically has to do with how they were socialized, who takes care of them and their past experiences,” Dr. Bonk told The Dodo. “If a dog is taken care of by a female, they’re more likely to prefer females, [whereas] if they’re primarily taken care of by a male, they may prefer males.” Ask … Read more
Since bland diets are low in fiber, stool production slows and defecation is less frequent. Bland diets are fed to rest the gastric system and to help promote normal stool formation. Animals that are physically sick should not be fed bland diets as a method of treatment. When their dog experiences diarrhea, vomiting, or an … Read more
So, do dogs need life jackets? Yes! A dog life jacket can ensure you and your furry friend have a worry-free good time by the shore. Whether boating, at the beach, in a kayak at the lake, or hanging by the pool, your dog is likely to show off if they’re a swimmer. Swimming is … Read more
Yes, dogs need dietary fiber because it breaks down into short-chain fatty acids that provide vital functions related to health. SCFAs are a source of energy, protect the gut lining and support the immune system. And fiber has many more health benefits such as a prebiotic and indigestion. Sometimes it seems impossible to find a … Read more
All dogs in New York City must have licenses, and the licenses must be attached to their collars while in public. Dog owners may be fined for violating these requirements. Dog owners can purchase a license that is valid for one year or up to five years. While most people are aware of the significance … Read more
So seeing the same look on the other dogs will remind them of their fun with the family. Up to now, no evidence suggests that dogs like their own breed more. Aside from relating it to their puppyhood memories, the scent may have also influenced their preference. Dogs are known to have an exceptional sense … Read more
Most dogs don’t really need to wear a rain jacket or rain boots when going on walks, but there are some breeds that benefit from wearing raincoats, like short-haired dogs, who typically don’t have a thick undercoat to protect them from the cold of the rain. Think Boston terriers, boxers, and French bulldogs. The Hurtta … Read more
Studies suggest that dogs live very much in the present but, like us, their internal clock or circadian rhythm regulates body processes such as when to go to sleep and get up. Left alone they may become increasingly anxious, indicating that they have an awareness of the passage of time. Does your dog appear to … Read more
Iron is a mineral that is required by your dog’s body to perform important functions like carrying oxygen in the hemoglobin of red blood cells throughout the body so her cells can produce energy. Iron is also necessary for certain enzymes in the body to function normally. Anemia can have a variety of causes and … Read more