I did some research on the chicken allergy in dogs, after I bought our dog the "Kirkland Signature Adult Formula Chicken, Rice, and Vegetable Dog Food."  We were transitioning our Goldendoodle dog from his expensive puppy dog food to adult dog food.  A couple of days after eating his first scoop of the new chicken food, my dog started to severely itch his body, lick his paws, … [Read more...]

If you see a black spot on your dog's tooth, chances are there is an issue developing in your dogs mouth either in the form of a dog cavity, stain, or significant tartar buildup.  Unfortunately, dogs can't talk and don't express toothaches or oral discomfort very well so it is up to the dog owners to regularly check their mouths for infections or cavities.  When dogs go in for … [Read more...]

Determining if your dog has Down syndrome isn’t easy since it’s rarely detected in canines. This genetic disorder often times worries pet parents who notice their dog has unusual features or characteristics. Continue reading to find out the answers to the popular question, “Can a dog have Down Syndrome?”  What is Down syndrome?  According to the Mayo Clinic, Down syndrome is … [Read more...]

Almost every household in the United States has purchase and eaten wheat thins at least once.  Wheat thins are a household staple snack that can be eaten with many kinds of meals since it's simply a whole grain cracker.  If you've owned a dog then I'm sure you've wondered if you can let them eat one of these great tasting snacks. Can dogs eat wheat thins?  Yes, dogs can eat 1-2 … [Read more...]

Can dogs eat crawfish? Yes, dogs can eat crawfish as long as it doesn't have a shell and the meat is fully cooked through. It definitely isn't the best food to feed your dog crawfish, but if you're an avid seafood lover than chances are you have eaten some crawfish and wanted to feed it to your dog. Crawfish is a juicy seafood meat so a majority of dogs will willingly eat for … [Read more...]

Can a dog get pregnant when not in heat? No, dogs cannot get pregnant unless they are in heat.  Chances are that you are reading this article because you are scared that your female dog may become pregnant if they aren't yet spayed.  Having a pregnant female dog is likely every dog owner's worst nightmare if they aren't an active dog breeder.  Pregnant dogs require a lot of … [Read more...]

We recently received the question "Dog barking in sleep.  What Should I do?"  Well, the answer is nothing, because your dog is just dreaming.  The first time I saw my puppy bark in his sleep was in the middle of the night and my wife had freaked out.  Our puppy started barking, followed by a light growl, and then he started moving his legs around while sleeping.  It started to … [Read more...]