The one thing that I always say to any new prospective dog parents willing to heed is figure out a monthly dog budget before getting a pet. Because news flash: dogs are expensive. Food, chew toys, accessories, vet visits add up to significant bills. You need to be sure your finances allow for it for…
Getting a hang of my first puppy’s need for pee breaks and getting him on a schedule has been one of the most frustrating parts of my pet parenting journey. I remember rushing to the door every few minutes with my first shepherd puppy, often to no avail. Then, have him relieve himself indoors. When…
Protein is the building block of a dog’s diet, essential for muscles, coat, organs and immunity. Protein deficiency in dogs can lead to weakness, lethargy, poor growth in puppies, loss of muscle in adults, and make them more prone to infections. As a pet mom, I always make it a point to feed my dogs…
Raising a German Shepherd in a warm climate, I know firsthand how critical it is to be mindful of dog heatwave safety, especially during those months when the mercury rises to brutal levels. A slight exposure to the heat is enough to leave our canine companions panting furiously because unlike us, dogs can’t sweat, which…
Have you ever returned home from a vacation and observed that your dog has been acting strangely clingy or anxious? Ah, the not-so-pleasant dog separation anxiety after vacation! I’ve had quite a hard time of it, with my GSD after we left him with a pet sitter for a weekend. Upon our return, he was…
Having been in the dog mom saddle for over a decade now, I can say with absolute certainty that our pet’s dental health can easily become the most overlooked part of their overall care. The idea of brushing dog’s teeth daily hasn’t quite been mainstreamed yet, and most pet parents, and yes, that includes me…
As a pet mom who firmly believes in the concept of food being medicine for our canine companions, if there is one magic ingredient that I know I can always rely on it’s the ancient golden spice, turmeric. Thanks to its natural anti-inflammatory properties and active compound curcumin, turmeric for dogs offers a whole range…
If you’ve ever nursed a cold with chicken soup, you know warm broth can be comforting. Bone broth for dogs plays a similar role. It’s the nutritious substitute to their regular food that works wonders in helping them tide over sick days as well as a great addition to meals to get picky eaters interested…
If you are a pet parent or planning on taking on this role, learning dog body language should be at the top of your priority list because while dogs can’t speak words, they communicate everything through their posture, tail wags, ear positions, and sounds. As a dog mom of over 15 years, I can say…
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…