As a dog mom, I’m all too familiar with the crusty eye goop my pet often wakes up with. If you have a pet at home, I’m sure so are you. While it might look gross and you may not enjoy cleaning off dog eye boogers part of the grooming routine (I know, I don’t),…
Many dog owners notice mood changes in pets and wonder: can dogs get depressed? The first time I noticed it was when my German Shepherd acted all listless and blue the first time he had to spend the night away from my husband, his chosen Alpha. Of course, not fully sure what was causing his…
Most of us flinch at the sight of a spider but our furry friends don’t seem to have that problem. On the contrary, curious beings that they are, dogs are wired to inspect every creepy crawly or insect they come across. With a tap of the paw, a sniff, and a nudge. So, as a…
The mention of rickets in dogs still sends shivers down my spine. We had a near-scare involving my furry baby, Drogon, and the weekend spent waiting for diagnostics and tests was the longest I can recall. One fine day, Drogon, who was all of 4 months at the time, began struggling to get up, walk,…
When summer comes knocking, it’s an exciting time for your furry baby as they can finally be up and about, prancing in the grass, running without a care in the world, and soaking up the sun. All the things doggos love the most. However, if overdone, it can heighten the risk of heat rash in…
Picture this: you’re lovingly running your fingers through your pet’s fur when you suddenly feel a lump on or under their skin. The discovery can easily send you into panic mode, making you dive into research on the formation of lumps and different types of cysts in dogs. If that discovery and frantic need for…