Fun Ways To Get Your Dog Exercise
If you are running out of new ideas when it comes to keeping your dog active, it is time to recalibrate your routine. If you are busy, live in a city, or have bad weather, these aren’t reasons to keep your dog inside and sedentary. Here are four ways you can get your dog (and yourself) off of the couch and back into an exercise routine. 1. Go to Dog Parks or Set up Playdates While you might be your dog’s favorite human,...
Recognizing Allergies In Dogs: Signs To Look Out For
When you bring your new dog home with you, the last thing you are probably thinking about is any possible health condition that your new dog may have. However, for many dogs (just like people), allergies are a reality of life. And because dogs cannot tell you when they are feeling itchy or congested, it can sometimes be difficult for you as a pet owner to tell when your dog is suffering from allergies. Get to know some of the telltale...
How To Help Your Dog If They Get A Sunburn
The skin on your dog’s paws is sensitive, as is the skin on their body. Your dog can get burned just like you can. Here’s what you should do if your dog gets a sunburn. Pay Attention To The Amount Of Time Your Dog Spends Outside All dogs can get sunburned if they spend too much time in the direct sunlight. However, dogs that are lighter tend to burn more easily than dogs with darker coats. The amount of time in the direct...
Miniature Bulldog Care: How To Identify And Treat Heatstroke In Your Dog
All dogs are susceptible to overheating because they don’t sweat. They rely on panting to cool their body, and some breeds do better than others because of their physiology. Short-nosed dogs, such as the miniature bulldog, tend to have the most trouble with overheating since they don’t move as much air when they pant due to their shortened and compact snout. Heatstroke is a very serious condition that can kill your...
Your Dog’s Food And Water Bowl And Facial Allergies
Like humans, dogs can suffer from skin allergies as well. In fact, you might think that when a dog scratches a lot that he or she is just being a dog, or that fleas have decided to make your furry friend their home. While fleas are common in untreated dogs, if your dog is treated regularly, he or she may actually be suffering from an allergy, especially if the itching is occurring around the face. How You Know You Dog Has a...
