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5 Best Dog Friendly Vacations
Ready for a vacation but don’t want to leave your dog behind? Dog friendly vacations take a little more planning, but many destinations boast...
5 Things to Feed a Sick Dog With No Appetite
Consider offering a sick dog with no appetite small meals frequently. A variety of different foods might tempt them to try and eat.
How to Handle Dog Skin Conditions
Dogs can have many different skin conditions. Some skin problems are minor and easily fixed, while others are trickier to diagnose. Some may be controllable but not curable, while others can be cured. It makes sense with any skin condition to begin with basic treatment options, like parasite control if you see fleas.
Talking Buttons for Dogs
Not every dog is a good match for talking buttons. Older dogs or those that have never shown interest in solving puzzles may not get much benefit from the device.
The Importance of Mental Stimulation for Dogs
Dog or human, nobody likes being bored. While some boredom is inevitable—this is, after all, real life we’re talking about—proper mental stimulation for dogs can be a significant factor in a their overall quality...
Why Is My Dog Losing Hair?
If you see your dog losing hair concern is normal. It's not always a cause for concern though with some dogs naturally shedding, and other having hereditary conditions. It's only when the skin beneath the hair looks abnormal that worry is called for.
Hydrolyzed Protein Dog Food
The process of hydrolyzation uses enzymes to break proteins in dog food down into smaller, more easily digestible pieces. While hydrolyzed proteins are generally easier to digest, some dogs may experience gastrointestinal upset during the transition period to the new diet.
Symptoms of Dog Hypothermia
Although hypothermia is usually a cold weather problem. Swimming in cold water, or wet and chill due to rainy weather can also cause hypothermia in dogs.
Do Dogs Have Taste Buds?
Dogs have approximately 1,700 taste buds, less than 20% of what humans have. This difference in number of taste buds might help to explain why dogs can be much less discriminating in what they eat.
Cooling Vests for Dogs
The best cooling vests, or coats, for dogs are lightweight, breathable, loose-fitting, and light in color. Anything heavy, tight, or dark will result in more heat absorption and retention.
Dog Tracking Devices for Newbies
GPS technology to track your dog is fairly new, but the number of dog tracking device options has grown. The effectiveness of those tracking devices has also substantially improved.
Common Sounds Dogs Hate
Dogs’ hearing is both more sensitive and has more range than our own. This can create complications when things that sound fine—or are even inaudible—to us come across as painfully loud or jarring to our canine companions.
The Best Dog Toys for Serious Chewers
Even the best “indestructible” dog toys will one day succumb to the efforts of our fluffy destroyers.