The Dog Blog
If Your Dog Breed Is Listed Here, Clean Their Ears Weekly
Original article by Justin Palmer June 19, 2018 According to Nationwide Pet Insurance, ear infections were the top reason people visited a veterinarian in 2016. This painful condition could be alleviated if dog owners were more consistent about caring for their dog’s ears, such as frequent inspections, and weekly cleanings. Which Dog Breeds Get The Most Ear…
The Reasons Behind Your Dog’s Interesting Habits
Dogs are pretty interesting creatures, but they’ve got some weird habits. Here’s what science says about a few of the strangest. Original Article by R.J. Wilson Many dog behaviors are downright baffling. We’ve all noticed our canine friends chasing their tails, barking at the mailman, or hiding when a thunderstorm rolls in. It’s kind of weird. Then…
How to Teach Your Puppy to Sleep Through the Night
Original article written by Katherin Eldredge How To Teach Your Puppy To Sleep Through The Night Use these tips for those puppies who might need help to settle down and snooze at night. In many ways, getting a new puppy is just like having a baby in the house. They are cute and fun to cuddle or…
BAD DOG CONTEST
“BAD DOG!” Do you find yourself saying that far too often? While we spend the majority of our time boasting of epic greatness in our dogs, it’s the story of truly bad dogs that give us reason to paws (HA! Get it?) and consider how to help them overcome their complete and utter BADNESS. Does…
Can Dogs Eat Leftover Turkey?
Article Courtesy of The American Kennel Club By Anna Burke | November 18, 2016 Thanksgiving [and Christmas], for most families, is all about the bird. Hours go into the roasting and basting, and once the feast is over, there are turkey sandwiches, turkey potpies, and turkey casseroles to make. In the midst of all of that leftover…
Do Dogs Have Friends?
Article courtesy of Pet Plan Posted by Dr. Ernie Ward, Jr. on January 11, 2016 Veterinary Advisory Board of Petplan A scientific study published in Nature concludes dogs will share treats with other dogs, even if it means giving up their own goodies. Austrian researchers evaluated “prosocial” behaviors of dogs and found, to their surprise, that dogs offered goodwill gestures toward…