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…
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…
Loyal. Intelligent. Protective. Muscular. Fluff ball. Gentle giant. If that’s your idea of an ideal pet, it’s about time you familiarize yourself better with Leonberger dogs. A relatively rare breed, these dogs are slowly but surely getting their due recognition and gaining popularity both as family and therapy dogs. Sounds intriguing? Let’s delve deeper and…
As a pet parent, especially the first time around, I spent a lot of time researching what I could and could not feed my dog. When looking at vegetables, fruits, and healthy sources of carbohydrates to introduce to my dog’s diet, I stumbled upon the obvious question: is pumpkin good for dogs? I say obvious…
Wondering, how to teach your dog to play fetch? You’re certainly not alone. When you bring a furry baby home, spending time with them outdoors, and enjoying some quality playtime as your dog excitedly chases after a ball and fetches it for you is an integral part of the image of what your pet parenting…
So, you brought home a furry baby. Yay to a wonderful journey of love, licks, and cuddles!!! Along with it, comes a huge responsibility of caring for your pup’s well-being, and a series of questions about what to do and what not to—even more so if you’re a first-time pet parent. The foremost among them…
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…