Dogs have been our oldest and the most loyal companions. This thousands-year-old companionship is proof that all dogs serve us in some way — guarding homes and livestock, providing companionship and love. However, service dogs take this dynamic to a whole different level, aiding people with disabilities and life-threatening conditions in navigating their lives. This…
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, goes the adage. This leaves a lot of pet parents skeptical about the possibility of training a dog well past puppyhood. Whether it’s adopting an adult dog or addressing behavioral issues in your grown-up pet, you may find yourself worried and wondering, can you train a dog…
It was in March 2022 that I arrived, part of a litter of eight. We were two boys and six girls, and spent the first few weeks climbing all over our mama – Raksha, they called her — getting our tummies full and then proceeding to nap. In a matter of weeks, my eyes opened…
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…
A large dog breed from Scotland, the Scottish Deerhound stands apart for its tall and lean physique. They were first bred in the 16th century purportedly as wolf-hunting dogs and the breed is recognized as the “Royal Dog of Scotland”. Now, the words “wolf hunting” may have you thinking they are fierce and ferocious. However,…
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,…
While all dogs, both adults and babies, lick their paws often, I haven’t had to deal first-hand with the curious issue of a puppy chewing on paws. But I did see it up close with a friend’s 4-month-old Beagle who was going to town on his paws. The grating sound as he gnawed and nibbled…
Organic dog beds? Isn’t that a bit of a stretch? Does the material of the dog’s bed really matter that much? Isn’t picking out a bed that’s the right size and offers adequate cushioning enough? Yes, the idea of an all-natural dog bed can bring up questions like these in your mind. And I won’t…
If the adage looks are deceptive were to take a living, breathing form, it’d be as the Lhasa Apso Dog. At first glance, these lavishly coated, tiny little fur balls may seem like the most disarming canine companion you can hope to have, but in reality, the Lhasa Apso temperament and personality are far more…