Those first few nights with your puppy at home can feel endless. Little paws scurrying, soft whines from the crate, and your alarm clock going off every few hours. It’s almost like having a newborn in the house, and you’re just as exhausted and at your wit’s ends as any new parent. The only way…
Your pet’s nutritional needs evolve as they go through different life stages, so getting their diet right is not a one-and-done process. Be it moving from puppy food to adult food, addressing food allergies, or simply upgrading to a higher-quality formula, you will find yourself adjusting or changing your pet’s diet at different ages and…
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…
Bringing a puppy home is exciting for sure. But it is also the beginning for a series of decisions you now have to make, each determining your pet’s personality, temperament, overall well-being, and future. The one thing that I cannot stress enough is the importance of early puppy socialization, right off the bat. Why? Puppies…
Watching our furry babies when they’re sick and refusing to eat or drink is one of the hardest things to do. The struggle is only compounded by this niggling realization at the back of your mind telling you that if your pet keeps refusing food and drink, they’re at risk of losing essential electrolytes. After…
Bringing a puppy home is equal parts thrilling and overwhelming. You’ll be watching every twitch and yawn, trying not to blink in case you miss something adorable. But you’ll also find yourself on high alert for the next accident or puppy meltdown. As a pet parent who has watched four little fur balls grow into…
A Dachshund pup is an adorable yet curious little creature. Is it a dog, is it a sausage on limbs, who knows? One thing is for sure, their antics, mischief and loving ways are sure to make you fall hopelessly in love with them. But hey, in all the excitement and joy, don’t miss out…
Ah, the joy of bringing home your first furry baby! The entire house is suddenly abuzz with excitement and anticipation, and you can’t stop fawning over the myriad antics of your little furball. Your picture gallery is suddenly filled with 100 snapshots and videos of your pet. Amid all this excitement, there is also an…
The first time I noticed my dog, Adolf, eating his own poop I was appalled, disgusted, and worried sick. As a novice pet parent at the time, this seemed like a curveball I didn’t know how to handle. I mean I was prepared to deal with potty training, puppy chewing on everything in their sight,…
Early on in my pet parenting journey I came across a quote that really stuck with me. “They’re not dangerous if you raise them right.” Over the years, this adage has rung true for my experience with our canine companions. No matter what a dog’s breed, lineage, history, or personality, if you prioritize training from…