14 Reasons Dogs Eat Poop (& How To Stop It)
Okay … so this is probably one of the most disgusting things some fur babies do. Eat poop. I recently got an email from a fellow dog mom telling me that her 13-month-old Shih Tzu/ Lhasa Apso puppy likes to dine on doggy dung. And she’s not alone. While my dogs don’t personally feast on their own feces, I know other dogs who do. It’s actually quite common. In one study, researchers from the University of California, Davis collected internet surveys to learn more about dog copr
What Is Carob and Is It Safe For Dogs?
One of the things you learn as a new puppy parent is what human foods are safe for your pooch to eat and which ones are major no-nos. Chocolate definitely tops the no list—theobromine and caffeine are two compounds in chocolate that stimulate the nervous system, which can cause severe symptoms. While most of us know that chocolate is toxic to canines, have you ever noticed a chocolate-looking coating on gourmet dog biscuits (like the photo above)? What’s that about? Well, the
Why Dogs Wipe Their Paws After Going To The Bathroom
Have you ever noticed your dog wiping his paws on the ground after going to the bathroom? Some dog moms refer to this action as scratching the ground or kicking up the ground. It’s something my dog does all the time! After he does “number 1” or “number 2,” he steps to the side and begins brushing his feet against the grass. While I personally find the action adorable (because it looks like they’re doing a little dance), it’s something that confuses many pet parents. What Mos
How To Brush Your Dog’s Teeth
What’s that smell? When your dog leans in to give you a kiss, do you ever think to yourself, “peeeeee-yoouuu”! Well, stinky breath is one sign that you need to take better care of your dog’s teeth! Daily teeth brushing is one of the best ways you can keep your pup’s teeth pearly white! I promise it’s not a time-consuming task. But spending a few minutes each day to show your canine kid’s teeth a little TLC will provide him many benefits throughout his lifetime. While I’ve t
How Much Water Should Your Dog Drink?
Do you fill up your pup’s water bowl throughout the day without giving much thought to how much water he’s drinking? Same! But today the question is, how much water should our dogs drink in a day? Although most dogs drink what is necessary to meet their individual body requirements, there are some who drink too much or too little. Since water balance is essential to good health, everyone should know the basic water requirements for their canine kids. How Much Water Should M
