Tag: Dog

When you're pregnant, you are excited and happy about your growing bump and how your baby is protruding out of you. But after your...

Keys. Phone. Wallet. You’re all set to leave for work. And that one last look at your pet and your heart is ready to...

The day you decide to bring home a pet is undoubtedly one of the most memorable days of your life. And if it’s a...

When you are moving to a new location, it is not just you who have to adjust to the new place but also you precious campanion which is your dog. They need more time to get well adjusted to their new surrounding than you. They need to be well aware of the smells, their territory not to mention the other dogs in the area. This is exactly the reason you must make all the necessary arrangements to ensure your dog gets well adjusted to the new environment. While travelling it is good to stop on the way and take breaks, getting some old stuff from your house and placing them in your new home will make your dog feel at home straight away, stressing out will only increase your dog's agitation so relax, letting your dog do its routine and keeping him safe in the new place.

Your dog knows nothing but to love you, so it would be the most courteous thing for you to show some of that love back by keeping her cool in the summer. They are intelligent and will naturally go to cooler places when the temperature goes up. But there are some ways which you can implement into your dog's life to make it easier for her. Put her in a cool room, installing some water sprinklers would help, take her for a morning walk, give her some frozen delights, know your dog's ways and routine, take her groomers regularly, do not under any circumstance leave your dog in your car.

Using props like straps, blocks, folded towels, and cushions help attain a yoga pose easily for beginners. The common beginner yoga poses include cobra pose, downward facing dog, garland pose, warrior III pose, half moon pose, and cobbler's pose.

When was the last time you got hurt and reached out for help? And walked with a limp for days after you stubbed your...

Dog-specific health problems range from ear infections to cancers. Depending on how big your dog is, some health problems are more frequent than others. While each breed is unique, it is still important to understand what common dog illnesses could affect your dog. Familiarizing yourself with these common dog health issues can help you understand which ailments you can treat yourself, and when it’s time to consult your vet.

Realize that dogs are not humans and react instinctively. They do not react well to excitable, forced affection, and they know if you’re afraid of them. The best way to introduce yourself to an unfamiliar dog is by staying calm and greeting the dog parent first. Gradually inch your way toward the dog, level down, and allow it to familiarize with your scent.

Heartworm is a disease caused by a parasitic worm and it is transmitted through mosquito bites. The easiest way to prevent heartworm is to prevent mosquito bites. Install netting in your house to prevent them entering. Use natural insect repelling herbs and their oils. Keep your dog's immune system healthy with a balanced diet and avoid being around stagnant water.

Apple cider vinegar can prevent fleas, ticks and other insects from inhabiting your dog's coat A diluted bath of the vinegar can help soothe itchiness on the skin and the paws. It can even help clean ear infections caused by yeast. Those pet owners who feed their dogs a raw diet can count on apple cider vinegar to disinfect their food.

Dogs are very communicative and they're usually trying to tell you something with their actions. It's no different when they growl. If your dog...

All dogs have health problems that include epilepsy, hypothyroidism, and hip dysplasia. Dog breeds like Australian Shepherd, poodle, German Pinscher, beagle, and English Springer Spaniel are active, intelligent and agile dogs that are healthy and have very few health problems that are genetic. As compared to other dogs, these breeds have a longer life span and are easy to train.

Every dog needs to be picked up once in a while. Be it just to load your dog in the van, or because you...

When it comes to communicating with their humans, dogs can be quite expressive. That's why it's so much easier to read a dog than deciphering...