Your dog eats, sleeps, barks, and thinks all the time. You can gather some information on how dogs think through visual cues. You can see the eyebrows twitching and hear the sighs when she’s bored and waiting for you to play or go for a walk. Or, what is she thinking when she gives you that…

There are few things more concerning to a loving pet parent than watching their pooch having problems with his digestive system. He’s so uncomfortable, but is there anything you can do to help ease your dog’s upset stomach? How can you help settle a dog’s tummy? Of course, if his intestinal distress is something more…

Are you worried about your dog’s water intake? Not sure how to encourage them to drink enough water? Here are some helpful hints to keep your hound hydrated and watch out for signs of dehydration. Why Is My Dog Not Drinking Water? Adequate hydration is essential for your dog’s health. If you’re concerned about your…

A diagnosis of pancreatitis can be a serious indicator of your dog’s health, and no one wants to see their furry friend suffer. Here’s how to help prevent and recognize symptoms of pancreatitis in dogs. What Is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis in dogs is the swelling or inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas’ job is to create…

Everybody Poops by Taro Gomi is a best-selling picture book written to make potty training more fun for toddlers. “An elephant makes a big poop. A mouse makes a tiny poop. Everybody eats, so everybody poops.” I can imagine a similar book just on dog poop. Just me? “A St. Bernard makes a big poop.…

Most loving pet parents can tell you a lot about their pooch by the movements of his tail. It’s an important part of his personality, and it plays an important role in a dog’s body language. It’s part of at least what you think you know about the emotional state of your dog. But is…

You know when you’re sitting in the living room watching TV, and suddenly your dog lets out a huge burp? You might count yourself lucky that it didn’t come out the other end, but can excess gas or excessive burping be a sign of trouble? Dog burps, like human burps, result from the formation of…

Let’s face it, our furry friends become cherished members of the family. Just like any other family member, they deserve the best possible health care. Preventative care is the cornerstone of keeping your dog happy and healthy throughout their life. This blog post will serve as your guide to all things preventative care for dogs,…

If you have a furry friend, you might have experienced the unpleasant experience of waking up in the middle of the night and realizing your pooch has had an accident. You can smell the diarrhea, and you know your buddy is in distress. What causes that kind of diarrhea in dogs? Well, there might be…

A dog’s paws do a LOT of work! Understanding the basic anatomy of your dog’s paws is helpful knowledge for dog owners to know what’s normal. Today we’re ‘digging’ into all things dog paws and how to best care for your furry friend’s feet and keep your pup healthy for years to come. The Anatomy…