Backstory for Dog Hates Ear Cleaning: My dog started shaking his head and scratching his ear a lot, we went to the veterinarian and they said that he needs a deep ear cleaning because of the wax buildup. In addition, he may have an earn infection so I need to give him ear drops after the deep ear cleaning. The problem is my dog DOES NOT let anyone touch his ears. My dog HATES … [Read more...]
My Dog Chewed Through His Crate. What Should I do?
Background Story: I have had a horrible experience as my dog chewed through his crate while I was at work. My dog used to break out of his crate and destroy the house, but this is the first time he has chewed through his crate. In addition, my dog also hurt his nose in his crate while trying to chew his way out. What should I do? It's not pleasant to see that your dog chewed … [Read more...]
My dog is sneezing a lot lately. Why is my dog sneezing non stop?
We have been receiving this question a lot: "My dog is sneezing a lot lately. Why is my dog sneezing non stop?". Chances are you have a new puppy or a younger dog and your dog is constantly sneezing non stop, snorting, or reverse sneezing either early in the morning, late at night, right after a nap, or while playing. In addition, if your dog is sneezing they also may … [Read more...]
My Dog is Panting and Shaking and Clingy. What should I do?
If your dog is panting and shaking and clingy, they are severely stressed and anxious. I'm sorry you and your pup are going through this. I completely understand how you feel as I had also been through the same experience with our dog when he was younger. I've done a lot of research online and with several different dog behaviorists and dog trainers to find the best path … [Read more...]
How to Remove a Tick from a Dog Without Tweezers?
Chances are that you went hiking with your dog or let your dog roam around the backyard and they picked up a tick along the way. Ticks are bad for your dog for several reasons because ticks carry different types of diseases including Lyme Disease and burrow deep into your dogs skin. Once a tick digs into your dogs skin, they are extremely difficult to remove because their … [Read more...]
Top 7 Low Energy Hypoallergenic Dogs That Don’t Shed
Dogs make excellent pets because they are loyal, furry, cute, and love running around. However, some of the major downsides of a dog is if they are extremely high energy which means they constantly want to run around and will destroy everything in your household. In addition, dogs that shed a lot of fur will get EVERYWHERE including all over your house, all over your clothes, … [Read more...]
Guide to Dog Periodontal Disease Stages [Dog Gum Disease]
Dog periodontal disease is an infection of the periodontium due to plaque buildup around your dogs teeth. Dog periodontal disease is also known as dog gum disease and is one of the most common diseases in dogs today. It is estimated that approximately 80% of all dogs have some form of dog periodontal disease by the time they are 3 years old. There are four periodontal disease … [Read more...]
Chicken Allergy in Dogs. Everything you need to know!
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...]
Top 10 Big Dogs that Don’t Shed
Some dog owners live by the motto that bigger dogs are better. Other dog owner's refuse to get a big dog because they typically shed a lot of hair that gets everywhere including your clothes, carpet, car, and every imaginable crevice. Bigger dogs also tend to carry a lot of more dandruff which can cause severe allergy issues for some humans. But what if you could have a big … [Read more...]
Black Spot on Dog Tooth (Dog Cavity). What Should I do?
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...]