Imagine you love having lush greenery indoors but worry about the risk they may pose to your pet. What if they nibble on a leaf and get sick. This dilemma is all too common among pet parents who are also avid plant lovers, given that not all dog safe indoor plants are air-purifying, and not…
When your dog is sick and refusing food or water, it’s scary. Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or heat exhaustion can quickly cause dehydration. Along with fluids, your dog may also lose essential minerals called electrolytes. These electrolytes help the body stay stable, hydrated, and functioning properly. Electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium. They support…
If there is anything that pet owners dread and loathe in equal measure, it is fleas. These nasty insects thrive on the blood of mammals, and dogs who love frisking about and rolling in grass become susceptible hosts to these blood-sucking parasites. Once they find their way to your pet’s skin and into your home,…
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,…
How to make dog fur soft and shiny…hmmm, now here’s something every pet parent has wondered at some point, or will. Just us like, our furry babies, too, begin to lose the natural softness of their fur as they grow up. While an adult dog may not have the same soft baby fur, there is…
As a pet parent, you know grooming is integral to raising a dog. If there is one aspect of dog grooming that leaves many a pet parent jittery and worried about whether they’re doing it right, it is cleaning a dog’s ears. What if you go in too deep? What if you damage your dog’s…
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…
As a pet parent, one of the things you will inevitably find yourself researching is the best flea and tick shampoo for dogs. Often, it is a long-winding road of trial and error before you finally find a solution that truly works for your pooch. I know because I have been down this long-winding road…